Principal Engineer – Drainage

WSP India is currently seeking a Principal Drainage Engineer is responsible for design, analysis, and delivery of stormwater drainage systems from concept through to construction support. The role provides technical expertise, quality oversight, and coordination across multi‑disciplinary teams in delivering innovative and sustainable water and drainage solutions across mining and major infrastructure projects. It is responsible for delivering high‑quality design outputs, guiding junior engineers, and supporting project managers and technical leads in meeting client, safety, and commercial expectations. This position plays a key role in driving technical excellence, building strong client relationships, and contributing to the growth and capability of the Mining group. A Team player and willing to work collaboratively with a motivated and highly successful team in Australia. The position will be for Mumbai/Bangalore location.

As a Drainage Engineer, you will take on a critical role to ensure we deliver the work to the highest standard while taking on the responsibilities to:

• Support project managers in delivering projects on time and within budget

• Undertake hydrology and hydraulic analysis for a range of infrastructure projects (roads, rail, Urban developments)

• Design:

  • Stormwater drainage networks (minor & major systems)

  • Culverts, drains, and detention systems

  • Overland flow paths and flood mitigation measures

  • Bridge opening hydraulic design regarding scour depths and rip rap sizing

• Prepare drainage reports, calculations, and design documentation

• Develop and review 2D/1D flood models (e.g., TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, DRAINS)

• Ensure designs comply with Client design criteria and:

  • Local authority standards (e.g., Main Roads WA, Austroads)

  • Australian Rainfall & Runoff (ARR)

  • Relevant environmental and sustainability guidelines

• Contribute to climate-resilient and sustainable infrastructure solutions

• Use digital engineering and modelling tools to improve outcomes

• Prepare technical drawings of flood mapping

• Present and lead drainage design reviews with the clients

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, geotechnical, environmental)

• Ensuring compliance with Australian standards and client requirements

• Utilize advanced modelling and simulation tools to predict water-related risks and evaluate mitigation measures, enabling data-driven decision-making for clients.
  

Client / External focus

• Maintain strong colleague relationships and contribute to the teams’ performance of client satisfaction.

• Contribute to knowledge sharing in internal and external forums.

• Remain up to date with market and competitor knowledge.

Key Competencies

Mandatory Skills

We anticipate you will have an interest in the following areas:

• You will also be computer literate with a reasonable proficiency in MS office suite and Navisworks.

• Having a thirst for knowledge, cultural awareness, an open mind, and good English

• communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work as part of a team.

• Coordinating his/her work with other members of the Team.

• Work competently with minimal supervision or on an individual basis.

• The candidate must have a valid passport.

• Key competencies expected are:

• Collaboration & Teamwork

• Technical Capability & Delivery

• Adaptability & Learning

Desired Skills

• Strong preference will be given to candidates with Australian experience

• Preference will be given to candidates with minimum 13-17 year of experience in a consulting

  firm in an EPCM environment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

• Ability to work well as part of a team or on an individual basis.

• 13-17 years of experience in Civil engineering with Minimum of a bachelor’s degree & preferred master’s degree in civil engineering.

• Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills.

• Strong attention to the detail.

• Familiar with working in a LEAN environment.

• Experience with projects in Australia, New Zealand would be an advantage.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.