Water & Coastal Modeller

About the role

WSP is seeking a Water & Coastal Modeller to join its Water and Coastal Modelling teams. The role involves providing expert advice on water management, hydrology and river engineering projects across Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Advising on water management, hydrology and river engineering projects.
• Performing hydraulic modelling and analysis of rivers and floodplains, mapping scenarios and risks.
• Conducting hydrodynamic modelling of estuaries and river‑to‑sea interfaces.
• Executing wave penetration and harbour resonance studies.
• Carrying out environmental data analyses using coding tools.
• Undertaking dispersion modelling studies and compiling reports on numerical modelling tasks.
• Informing design and engineering problem solving.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree; Master’s degree in water, coastal or related fields.
• 2–4 years of relevant post‑master experience.
• Proficiency in French is a major advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of water and coastal modelling software packages.
• Strong understanding of river engineering, flood forecasting, optimisation and drainage systems.
• Commitment to health, safety, environmental and quality standards and promotion of company values.

Required skills

• Delft3D Flow (Flexible Mesh)
• Deltares SOBEK
• ArcGIS Pro
• QGIS
• Matlab
• Python