Engineer - water Resources

GIS Assistant

The GIS Assistant will actively support the Hydraulic Modelling/GIS team at WSP Bengaluru, GCC India, by preparing spatial data, conducting GIS and FME analyses, and developing critical inputs for hydrological and hydraulic models. This role is integral to the successful delivery of projects, with a strong focus on producing accurate, reliable, and high-quality outputs. The position offers flexible working hours (20–37 hours per week) with overlap to Danish (DK) time, and is expected to commence in Winter/Spring 2026.

Responsibilities

Prepare maps for reports and project documentation, ensuring clarity and precision.

Perform GIS analyses and manage extensive spatial datasets efficiently.

Prepare input data for hydrological modelling, such as converting grids to flexible mesh and exporting data from VASP to MIKE+ and MIKE21.

Visualise spatial and hydraulic data within GIS platforms.

Conduct FME analyses and develop Python scripts for automated data processing.

Analyse and convert data for hydraulic model inputs.

Create visualisations of hydraulic model results, including flooding maps and longitudinal profiles of return periods in rivers.

Support modelling of flow patterns from cloudburst events using MIKE+ and MIKE21.

Types of Projects

DK2020 (GIS component): Contribute to spatial data preparation and analysis.

EDD (GIS/Data component): Support data handling and GIS workflows.

Hydraulic modelling input preparation: Data conversions and analysis for model readiness.

Hydraulic model result visualisation: Produce maps and profiles for project deliverables.

Cloudburst flow modelling: Assist with MIKE+ and MIKE21 analyses for extreme event scenarios.

Expected Outputs / KPIs

Deliver highly accurate GIS and modelling inputs with minimal errors.

Handle and visualise data with meticulous attention, prioritising quality over speed.

Provide clear documentation and ensure workflows are reproducible for future reference.

Qualifications

Profile Requirements

Experience: Minimum 5 years supporting GIS and hydraulic modelling projects.

Education: Strong technical background in GIS and mapping; proven experience with large datasets.

Skills:

Advanced proficiency in FME (with strong focus).

Python scripting for data analysis and automation.

Experience with hydrological and hydraulic modelling workflows.

Software/Tools: QGIS, MIKE+, MIKE21, FME, Python.

Language: English (professional proficiency).

Other: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across regions and manage data with care and precision.

Practical Details

Number of Resources: 1 person required for this role.

Data & IT Flow:

Work with GIS and hydraulic data stored on central servers.

Project data is developed and accessed via a central database.

WSP DK team requires simultaneous access to data.

Output upload and return are managed through the central database.

BGV:

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ("BGV") check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.