Principal Engineer - Hydraulics and Drainage / Projektant (-tka) Inżynierii Wodnej

AECOM
Warsaw
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Technical leadership","Mentoring","Client advising","Quality oversight","English communication"]

Lead hydrological assessments that underpin flood risk appraisals, infrastructure design, catchment strategies, and environmental impact assessments. Provide technical direction on rainfall-runoff modelling, river flow estimation, climate change allowances, and catchment analysis, and oversee modelling outputs for quality and regulatory compliance. Serve as technical lead on major multidisciplinary frameworks across transport, energy, water, and development, advise clients on drainage and permitting needs, and mentor junior hydrologists.

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Principal Engineer - Hydraulics and Drainage / Projektant (-tka) Inżynierii Wodnej

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Job Summary

Lead hydrological assessments that underpin flood risk appraisals, infrastructure design, catchment strategies, and environmental impact assessments. Provide technical direction on rainfall-runoff modelling, river flow estimation, climate change allowances, and catchment analysis, and oversee modelling outputs for quality and regulatory compliance. Serve as technical lead on major multidisciplinary frameworks across transport, energy, water, and development, advise clients on drainage and permitting needs, and mentor junior hydrologists.
Location: Warsaw
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead hydrological assessments to support flood risk appraisals, infrastructure design, catchment strategies, and environmental impact assessments.
  • •Provide technical direction on rainfall-runoff modelling, river flow estimation, climate change allowances, and catchment analysis.
  • •Oversee and review hydrological modelling outputs to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory guidance.
  • •Serve as technical lead on major frameworks and multidisciplinary projects across transport, energy, water, and development sectors.
  • •Advise clients on flood risk policy, drainage strategy, abstraction licensing, and environmental permitting requirements; mentor junior hydrologists.

Key Requirements

  • •Over 10 years of experience delivering hydrological assessments within consultancy or regulatory environments.
  • •Strong knowledge of UK hydrological guidance, including FEH methods (Flood Estimation Handbook) and EA guidance.
  • •Demonstrable experience working on projects in UK&I.
  • •Experience using hydrological modelling tools and data analysis software.
  • •Fluent English, oral and written, with ability to lead projects and provide technical oversight.
Experience:10+ yearsConsultancyRegulatoryFlood risk management
Education:Master's in Civil, Environmental or Water Engineering (or related field)
Skills:Technical leadershipMentoringClient advisingQuality oversightEnglish communication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:FEH methodsFlood Estimation HandbookEA guidanceRainfall-runoff modellingHydrological modellingData analysis software

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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