Hydraulic / Hydrology Engineer (Water Resources Engineering) at Jamub Group of Companies

Jamub Group is a conglomerate of different companies duly registered in line with relevant laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the attribute of which makes us a non-cyclical organisation. Established to deliver solutions in the various areas of our business interests, our delivery model spans Business to Business (B2B), Business to Government (B2G) and Business to Consumer (B2C) in the economic value chain with a range of products and services which cut across the industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Hydraulic / Hydrology Engineer (Water Resources Engineering)

Location: Rivers

Key Responsibilities
Site Role – Field Supervision & Compliance:

• Supervise on-site execution of drainage networks, culverts, channels, flood relief structures, and erosion control measures to ensure compliance with IFC drawings and technical specifications.
• Conduct verification surveys of constructed hydraulic structures, including invert levels, gradients, cross-sectional geometry, and flow capacity.
• Monitor hydrological behaviour during wet season events to confirm design assumptions and operational performance.
• Identify discrepancies between design data and field conditions, providing engineered solutions in collaboration with design teams.
• Review contractor method statements for hydraulic works, ensuring adherence to construction best practices, environmental regulations, and health & safety requirements.
• Inspect embankment and cut-section drainage, ensuring integration with the permanent way and structural works.
• Maintain site records including inspection checklists, test results, and photographic documentation for QA/QC compliance.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with relevant design standards such as BS EN 752, BS EN 16933, AASHTO Drainage Manual, UIC standards, and applicable national codes.
• Apply sustainable drainage principles (SuDS) where feasible to minimise environmental impacts.
• Provide technical advice during project risk assessments for flood hazards and water-related failures.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and environmental teams to address hydraulic interfaces and resolve design conflicts.

Qualification

• Education: B.Eng/B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Hydrology (M.Sc. in Hydraulic Engineering/Hydrology desirable).
• COREN registration (An Advantage).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ demonstrable experience in hydraulic and hydrological design, modelling, and implementation for linear transport or major infrastructure projects.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in HEC-RAS, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, ArcGIS/QGIS, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong capability in rainfall-runoff analysis, floodplain mapping, and channel design.
• Competence in interpreting topographic and LiDAR data for hydraulic modelling.
• Experience with sediment transport and scour analysis at hydraulic structures.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical skills, field adaptability, interdisciplinary coordination, and ability to translate hydrological model outputs into constructible engineering designs.

Application Closing Date
9th September, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@jamubgroup.com using "Hydraulic/Hydrology Engineer (Water Resources Engineering)" as the subject of the email.