Role Objective:

To assess and design hydrological components of highway infrastructure projects ensuring adequate drainage, flood protection, waterway adequacy, and climate resilience as per IRC, MoRTH, and relevant BIS codes.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct hydrological and hydraulic studies for natural drains, rivers, streams, and cross drainage structures along the proposed highway alignment.

· Analyze historical rainfall data, runoff characteristics, catchment areas, and flood levels.

· Prepare design discharge calculations for bridges, culverts, and causeways.

· Recommend appropriate sizes and types of cross drainage and longitudinal drainage structures.

· Liaise with structural and highway design teams to ensure integration of hydrology inputs with project designs.

· Ensure all designs comply with IRC, MoRTH, and BIS standards.

· Support the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR) and Feasibility Reports with respect to hydrology.

· Assess flood plain mapping, drainage pattern impacts, and provide mitigation solutions.

· Coordinate with local water resource departments, irrigation authorities, and environmental experts for approvals and data inputs.

· Review and validate hydraulic models using HEC-RAS, SWMM, or similar software (if applicable).

· Assist in preparing BOQs, cost estimates, and drawings for drainage and flood protection works.

Key Skills & Competencies:

· Sound understanding of hydrology and drainage engineering principles.

· Proficiency in hydrological modeling software/tools such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, MIKE-11, SWMM, etc.

· Knowledge of IRC:5, IRC:SP:13, IRC:SP:42, IRC:SP:50, MoRTH specifications and BIS codes.

· Strong analytical and report-writing skills.

· Familiarity with GIS, remote sensing, and topographic mapping is an advantage.

· Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams in a time-bound environment.

Educational Qualification:

· Essential: Master’s Degree in Hydrology / Water Resources Engineering / Civil Engineering with specialization in Hydraulics or equivalent.

· Desirable: Certification or training in hydrological modelling software.