Responsibilities 

The Lead Water Engineer (Hydrogeologist) will be responsible for the below tasks and responsibilities.
Groundwater Source Assessment

Drilling supervision

Knowledge management

Monitoring and Progress Control

Groundwater Source Assessment

• Responsible to conduct field survey using hydrological and geophysical investigation methods;
• Analyze hydrological and geophysical data from the field survey;
• Lead the detail ground water potential assessment and evaluations;
• Determine the potential for ground water recharge;
• Provide the required technical advice for the conduct of ground water quality and the suitability of water to the intended purposes;
• Define the preliminary well profile;
• Draw conclusions and recommendations on the suitability of the site for ground water, yield capacity, drilling methodology, casing requirements, etc.

Drilling Supervision

• Carry out the site handover for drilling and confirm the location of the water points pursuant to the recommendation of the study;
• Supervise and monitor the drilling activities and ensure the required depth reached for collection of water;
• Design the casing and supervise the installation of the casings that include the screening and blinding portions;
• Supervise the testing processes and ensure the required yield of the well is achieved;
• Recommend the appropriate type of submersible pump pursuant to the yield and the required head for water supply;
• Responsible for the entire commissioning of the ground water development.

Knowledge Management

• Deliver training on aquifer and groundwater extraction management.
• Support the other relevant experts with the development of groundwater management strategies for inclusion in the master plans.
• Support the development of, and build capacity for, a groundwater information management system in the local area.
• Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development planning and knowledge building.
• Keep regular meetings with peer site engineers to benefit from each other experiences.

Monitoring and progress control

• A short monthly report on progress on monitoring system implementation, field-testing, and modeling.
• A report on field-testing of the aquifer.
• Monthly progress reports.

Education

• Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree) in Groundwater, Hydrogeology, Geology, Water Engineering, Environmental Science, or related areas is required.

• A Bachelor’s Degree  (first level) in Groundwater, Hydrogeology, Geology, Water Engineering, Environmental Science, or related areas  in combination with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.