Senior Civil Engineer, Nature-based Solutions

1. Engineering Design, Drawings & Technical Specifications

• Technical Drawings & CAD: Lead the preparation of detailed engineering drawings (2D/3D CAD, BIM/Revit, civil construction details, structural layout plans, hydraulic flow diagrams, and site profiles) for NbS and urban water interventions.
  

• NbS Engineering: Design bio-swales, rain gardens, constructed wetlands, lake inflow/outflow structures, etc.
  

• Hydraulic & Hydrologic Calculations: Conduct hydraulic design, pipe sizing, slope calculations, earthwork estimations, and water balance modelling for NbS systems.
  

• Structural Analysis and Assessment: Perform structural analysis and detailing for RCC structures, retaining walls, foundations, culverts, channels, and water-retaining structures integrating hydraulic loads including water pressure, uplift, seepage, and erosion
  

• Assess structural condition and safety of existing infrastructure (lake bunds, embankments, stormwater drains, culverts); identify distress, settlement, and deterioration; recommend repair, strengthening, or reconstruction
  

• Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) & BOQs: Prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQ), technical specifications, cost estimations, and engineering components for DPRs and tender documents.
  

2. Project Management & On-Site Technical Execution

• Project Delivery: Oversee technical project components from conceptual engineering to ground implementation and site execution.
  

• Site Inspections & Quality Control: Conduct regular site visits across project locations to monitor construction quality, compliance with NbS designs, and structural integrity.
  

• Vendor & Contractor Management: Review technical proposals, coordinate with MEP consultants, structural engineers, civil contractors, and suppliers to ensure accurate drawing execution.
  

• Risk Mitigation: Identify engineering risks, structural bottlenecks, or site constraints early and propose adaptive technical workarounds without compromising structural safety or hydraulic performance.
  

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Liaise with technical officers at local municipal bodies, government agencies, civic partners, and private developers on engineering standards and approvals.
  

• Provide technical design clarity to multi-disciplinary teams (planners, landscape architects, hydrologists, and researchers).
  

• Represent WELL Labs in technical workshops, field demonstrations, and stakeholder consultations.
  

4. Knowledge Management & Capacity Building

• Convert field implementation insights into engineering manuals, design guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical knowledge briefs for scaling NbS.
  

• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff on engineering drawing standards and hydraulic calculations.
  

Impact Delivery

At WELL Labs, we use the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework as a goal-setting method that helps the organization, teams, and individuals achieve their objectives. We expect people joining our team to align with our impact-oriented delivery mindset. You shall be expected to:

• Execute program strategy to deliver OKRs for the organisation.
  

• Set and manage your own monthly goals in line with individual OKRs and for team members as and when associated.
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering with a Master’s in Structural Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or Water Resources Engineering; candidates with a strong structural engineering specialisation preferred.
  

• Experience: 5-8 years of overall civil engineering experience, with at least 3 years dedicated to NbS implementation, drainage/stormwater systems, lake or water body infrastructure, or related urban water projects, etc.
  

• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in AutoCAD, hydraulic modeling software (preferred) (e.g., EPA SWMM, HEC-RAS), and MS Office/Excel or structural analysis tools for technical calculations; MS Office and Excel for engineering calculations and BOQ preparation
  

• Drawing & Detailing Expertise: Demonstrated track record of producing site execution drawings, structural construction details, and hydraulic flow schematics for water systems.
  

• Structural Assessment and Design Competency: Hands-on experience in structural condition assessments, design, and field inspections of civil infrastructure, such as lake bunds, retaining walls, culverts, drainage channels, or similar
  

• Location & Travel: Based in (or willing to relocate to) Bengaluru, with readiness for local field visits and site inspections.
  

Preferred / Good to Have:

• Experience working on urban and peri-urban Bengaluru’s hydrology, lake networks, or stormwater drain (Raja Kaluve) systems.
  

• Familiarity with GIS tools (QGIS/ArcGIS) and 3D visualization tools.
  

• Fluency in Kannada (verbal) for smooth coordination with local field contractors, workers, and government authorities.