Senior Hydrological Expert

Miyamoto International (“Miyamoto”) is in business to make the world safer. Miyamoto is a global multi-hazard engineering and disaster risk management firm that provides resiliency expertise that sustains industries and safeguards communities across the globe.

We are seeking qualified applicants for a global roster for potential professional services to be considered to deliver work globally for leading international organizations. This solicitation is to be included in a roster, not for selection of a position. In the future, Miyamoto may be contacted as a supplier to provide professional services and would utilize this roster in fulfilling specific scope needs. Worldwide travel availability and willingness is critical to the roster.

NOTE: In applying for inclusion in this roster and if selected for additional review, follow up information, including proof of credentials, will need to be supplied rapidly. Please only apply for roster consideration if you are immediately available to respond to additional data calls and can be responsive to any immediate follow-up requests.

Position Summary

Success in this position requires strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, as well as adherence to client/ requirements and the delivery of timely, high-quality operational results and reports.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: University degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 10-15 years of relevant post-registration experience. Able to take professional responsibility for delivery of the service. Demonstratable, industry recognized specialist knowledge though unique experience, research and/or publications.
• Knowledge: Lead a Hydrological Investigation team and work across the team to submit a report(s), drawings, calculations, and model files (in a digital format approved by the client) for consent. This role may also involve elements of Project Director scope (executive action) and Expert Review.

The investigation shall include, but not limited to, the following:

• Rainfall.
• The rising groundwater table.
• Existing drainage conditions, identifying catchment and sub-catchment areas, collection areas, existing drainage facilities, and flood impact on the site and from all contributing areas.
• Impact assessment for storm return periods, as per local standards and guidelines.
• Drainage Model that shows all assumptions, graphs, charts, and calculations, together with proposed drainage facilities and networks. This shall be presented in the report form.
• Assess the feasibility of localized water retention and detention areas in landscaped, park, or other areas, in addition to Emergency Flood Areas, at the discretion of the Client.
• Utilize existing mapping, where available, to illustrate the representation.
• The design for surface water drainage shall consider environmental sustainability.
• Levels of groundwater for design purposes.
• Languages: Fluency in English (oral and written) is mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to diverse and cross-sectoral teams, including across remote and multi-cultural environments. Ability and willingness for rapid, worldwide deployment is critical for roster consideration.

Miyamoto International (“Miyamoto”) is in business to make the world safer. Miyamoto is a global multi-hazard engineering and disaster risk management firm that provides resiliency expertise that sustains industries and safeguards communities across the globe.

We are seeking qualified applicants for a global roster for potential professional services to be considered to deliver work globally for leading international organizations. This solicitation is to be included in a roster, not for selection of a position. In the future, Miyamoto may be contacted as a supplier to provide professional services and would utilize this roster in fulfilling specific scope needs. Worldwide travel availability and willingness is critical to the roster.

NOTE: In applying for inclusion in this roster and if selected for additional review, follow up information, including proof of credentials, will need to be supplied rapidly. Please only apply for roster consideration if you are immediately available to respond to additional data calls and can be responsive to any immediate follow-up requests.

Position Summary

Success in this position requires strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, as well as adherence to client/ requirements and the delivery of timely, high-quality operational results and reports.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: University degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 10-15 years of relevant post-registration experience. Able to take professional responsibility for delivery of the service. Demonstratable, industry recognized specialist knowledge though unique experience, research and/or publications.
• Knowledge: Lead a Hydrological Investigation team and work across the team to submit a report(s), drawings, calculations, and model files (in a digital format approved by the client) for consent. This role may also involve elements of Project Director scope (executive action) and Expert Review.

The investigation shall include, but not limited to, the following:

• Rainfall.
• The rising groundwater table.
• Existing drainage conditions, identifying catchment and sub-catchment areas, collection areas, existing drainage facilities, and flood impact on the site and from all contributing areas.
• Impact assessment for storm return periods, as per local standards and guidelines.
• Drainage Model that shows all assumptions, graphs, charts, and calculations, together with proposed drainage facilities and networks. This shall be presented in the report form.
• Assess the feasibility of localized water retention and detention areas in landscaped, park, or other areas, in addition to Emergency Flood Areas, at the discretion of the Client.
• Utilize existing mapping, where available, to illustrate the representation.
• The design for surface water drainage shall consider environmental sustainability.
• Levels of groundwater for design purposes.
• Languages: Fluency in English (oral and written) is mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to diverse and cross-sectoral teams, including across remote and multi-cultural environments. Ability and willingness for rapid, worldwide deployment is critical for roster consideration.