Job Description

DHI is a global and independent company dedicated to solving the toughest challenges related to water and environment for the past 50 years. Our knowledge of water environment is second-to-none. Our expertise lies within consulting, research, policy services, and developing leading edge technologies and products. Powering DHI forward has been our pool of world-class experts located in various offices across the globe.

By joining DHI, you will not only become part of a dynamic and collaborative global team of experts; you will be empowered to innovate and grow in your area of expertise. This forms the basis for DHI\'s aim to disseminate our knowledge effectively across our worldwide network of offices to ensure that our employees can effectively support our clients irrespective of their location.

Do you have strong qualifications and the desire to grow your career in technically challenging coastal and marine engineering projects? Are you an outstanding communicator with the ability to work effectively in multilateral project teams? If yes, we can offer you an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant team of dedicated engineers at the Water Authorities, operating from our network of offices in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu.

The Opportunity

DHI Malaysia is seeking a Senior Water Resource Professional to work within the Water Authorities team. The position requires a high caliber professional with excellent leadership, project management, communication, report writing, and teamwork skills. The employee will be responsible for supporting the successful direction and delivery of a broad range of projects undertaken by the department, which includes:

• Hydrological Analysis - river basin and urban hydrology, yield assessment, flood hydrology, statistical analysis
• River Flooding Assessment - 1D and 2D river and floodplain modelling, flood mapping, mitigation, and risk assessment
• Urban Drainage - urban flood assessments, drainage design
• River Basin Assessment - water balance, water supply feasibility, sustainable use, hydropower potential
• Real Time Forecasting and Operations - flow and flood forecasting, dam and barrage operations, irrigation systems control
• Hydraulic Modelling Support and Feasibility Studies - Major dams, stream diversions, stormwater drainage and passive treatment systems, hydraulic structures, erosion control works, rehabilitation, and water supply systems

Responsibilities and challenges

• Undertakes and leads teams in carrying out technical work including preparation of technical reports and review works
• Carries out modelling work using the DHI suite of software and supports modelling teams with use of the software
• Ensures effective client liaison and consultation with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders
• Provides input to strategies and undertakes business development activities including preparation and submission of proposals and tenders for new projects
• Assists in or conducts training courses to clients in DHI\'s suite of software
• Builds capacity in the team, mentors and shares knowledge with colleagues and junior staff; and conducts internal and external technical presentations

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, preferably Civil or Environmental
• Minimum 10 years relevant post graduate experience in the water resource sectors. Capability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Preferably registered as Professional Engineer (PE) with BEM
• Experience in licensed hydrology and hydraulic software packages (such as InfoWorks, MIKE, TUFLOW, etc.)
• Familiarity with Malaysian hydrological procedures (e.g., DID Hydrological procedures, MSMA) and guidelines with extended knowledge of relevant international Best Practice methodologies
• Demonstrated experience in identifying new project opportunities and completing successful tenders (preferred)
• Proven track record of maintaining positive relationships with clients and co-workers
• Leadership ability, with respect to team and project management
• Proven verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia, and an ability to use varying communication styles depending on the audience
• Must be willing to travel and occasionally work beyond normal office hours
• Prior engineering consultancy experience in local projects will be looked upon favourably

We Offer

DHI invest in our employees through competitive salaries and benefits designed to further the professional development of each employee in line with the organisations business goal and needs. This is an opportunity to be a part of a friendly and dynamic team and work on challenging leading-edge projects in Malaysia and overseas.

Office Location

You will be based in our office - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

How to apply

• Please submit your application including cover letter and CV via the relevant job posting on our website:
• Deadline for application is 01-December-2023

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Malaysia without restrictions. We are unable to sponsor applicants for this position.

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