Job Description
WSP India is seeking a highly accomplished and motivated Senior Engineer - Drainage to join our Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) business, based in Bengaluru, India. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our South Africabased Highway and Water teams, contributing to prestigious, high-profile projects across the T&I sector.
This opportunity offers the rare advantage of working within a truly global environment, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of over 200 talented professionals in South Africa, spanning Highways, Transport Planning, ITS, Rail, Civil, Bridges, Water, Maritime, and Advisory sectors.
The role offers a unique platform to expand your professional expertise, influence international projects, and contribute to advancing WSP's reputation as a leader in innovative infrastructure solutions.
What We Do
The team provides end-to-end expertise across the planning lifecycle: from project feasibility and option appraisals to public consultation, application preparation, supporting inquiries, and examinations, through to preliminary and detailed design.
Our aim is to ensure every design is fully optimised, future-ready, and fit for construction. Our client base includes leading public and private sector organisations across South Africa.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Engineer - Drainage, you will:
Serve as a core member of the South Africa T&I team, delivering strategic support from India to develop and deliver projects through various stages of design from concept to detailed design.
Originate, check, and review Drainage design and drawings with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.
Work under the mentorship of leaders in India and South Africa, developing expertise while growing Drainage capability in India.
Organise, manage, and deliver work to the highest professional standards, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with WSP's guiding principles.
Engage in clear, consistent communication with colleagues in both regions; contribute actively to team and project meetings.
Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, supporting Team Leaders, Line Managers, and Project Managers to ensure seamless delivery.
Take ownership of assigned tasks, demonstrating initiative and research-driven problem-solving.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior colleagues, nurturing talent and building strong technical capability.
Support and strengthen client relationships, maintaining regular interaction with South Africa offices.
Leverage the opportunity to be mentored towards attaining professional qualification with globally recognised institutions.
Actively participate in knowledge-sharing forums, both internal and external, and support business development activities including technical input into bids and proposals.
Uphold WSP's unwavering commitment to Health & Safety across all work practices.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of project timesheets and other documentation.
Mandatory Skills & Experience
Demonstrate a good knowledge of and experience of highway drainage designs including knowledge on SuDS features.
Collaborate with highway geometric design teams to deliver efficient longitudinal drainage solutions aligned with roadway profiles.
Ensure seamless integration of drainage with crossfall and superelevation for effective water management.
Identify and design drainage provisions for critical locations such as low points and sag curves.
Execute the design of side drains, mitre drains, and sub-surface drainage systems based on project-specific needs and standards.
Able to use Autodesk Civil 3D for Surface modelling, Corridor integration, Pipe networks and drainage layouts.
Able to use Autodesk AutoCAD for drawing preparation.
Able to use Hydraulic and hydrological tools such as Hydraflow (Civil 3D integrated), iDAS (or equivalent), HEC-RAS / HEC-HMS, and UPD
Preparation of stormwater layout plans, Longitudinal sections of drainage systems, culvert schedules and hydraulic summaries, typical details and standard drawings, erosion protection details and catchment plans and flow diagrams.
Preparation of Highway drainage methodologies and design basis statements.
Preparation of Technical notes covering Highway drainage specifications
Mentoring and technical support to CAD and engineers to develop drainage drawings and standard details.
Lead and attend design review meetings and progress meetings with Clients.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Outstanding verbal and written English communication skills; detail-oriented, proactive, and outcome-driven.
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Confidence to seek clarification of instructions and work scope.
High level of self-motivation, integrity, and professional ethics.
Strong sense of accountability with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Strong teamwork and coordination abilities, with experience leading and mentoring teams.
Desired Skills
Recognised professional institution membership (Engineering Council UK or equivalent).
Knowledge of South Africa drainage design standards.
Qualifications
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering or equivalent with good length of relevant experience.
M.Tech in Hydraulics & Water Resources Engineering or equivalent will be given preference.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in Highway drainage and Stormwater drainage designs.
BACKGROUND VERIFICATION (BGV)
Employment with WSP India is contingent upon the successful completion of a Background Verification (BGV) process conducted by a third-party agency authorized by WSP India.
Candidates are required to ensure that all information and documentation provided during the recruitment process are accurate, complete, and truthful.
About Us
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
With approximately
4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than
73,000 globally, in 550
offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
At WSP we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones:
Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.
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We are
- Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
- A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
- A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.
Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.
Working with Us
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Our Hybrid Working Module
With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.
- Maximize collaboration.
- Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
- Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our Making Health and Safety Personal initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.
Inclusivity and Diversity
WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.
With us, you can.
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