Hydraulic Modeler 226 views
Job Overview
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) is pleased to invite
applications from suitably qualified and experienced Gambian nationals for the
position of: Hydraulic Modeler
Role Purpose
The Hydraulic Modeler is responsible for the development, maintenance, and
operation of water supply hydraulic models and contributes to the development of
operational improvement initiatives and capital expenditure (CAPEX) proposals. The
role supports evidence-based planning, optimization of water distribution networks,
and the efficient delivery of water services throughout NAWEC’s service areas.
Interested candidates are hereby requested to submit a cover letter and their updated
Curriculum Vitae in PDF Format to recruitment@nawec.gm. Applications must clearly
outline position being applied for in the subject line.
Deadline for submission for all positions is 23rd November 2026. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interview.
Role Summary:
Responsible for the development, maintenance and operations of water supply hydraulic models and contribute to the development of operations and capex proposals.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports directly to the Manager -Projects and Planning in the Water & Sewerage Business Unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Manage model build.
• Build, calibrate and maintain hydraulic models for water supply and sewerage systems.
• Use models to establish network performance and identify operational issues.
• Collaborate and support water distribution team and the wider organization through the supply of asset and hydraulic modelling results and data.
• Use model to assist with strategic network planning related programs, operation and maintenance
strategies, level of service evaluations, risk/criticality prioritization, rehabilitation, or replacement strategies.
• Use models to assist with development controls and demand management.
• Prepare and present reports to management as needed
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced members within the team.
• Serve as an internal technical resource to other departments regarding network performance.
• Stay current with industry trends by participating in educational opportunities, professional organizations, and conferences.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related technical field such as Engineering, Environmental science is required.
• 3-5 plus years of water supply progressive hydraulic modelling and master planning experience is required.
Competences
Strategy Development: Understands the requirements of developing and changing
Water & Sewerage Industry and contributes proactively and objectively to corporate strategy development.
Business Planning: The capacity to contribute to the development of a Vision and
Business Plan for the WSBU that reflects corporate strategies.
Professional Knowledge: Maintains constant self-improvement by staying up to date
with developments in the Engineering, and hydraulic modeling field and ensures teammates are similarly developed.
Results and Performance: The ability to drive for achieving and surpassing targets and achieves this by Business Plan monitoring.
Policies and Procedures: Understands the importance of sound asset management and project management principles and is constantly pursuing initiatives for continuous improvement.
Systems: The ability and drive to harness information technology to assist in better delivery of our asset functions.
Financial Acumen: Capacity to identify cost effective approaches to set priorities.
Staff Development: Ability to train and develop staff and contribute to the development of long-term staffing needs and capabilities.
Analytical Skills: The ability to visualise, articulate and solve both complex and
uncomplicated problems and make informed decisions that add value based on all available information.
Product Knowledge: Understanding of water systems hydraulics.
Stakeholder Management: Is sensitive to the importance of stakeholders, their
identification and development of appropriate responses.
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter and your updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format to recruitment@nawec.gm.
Applications must clearly state the position being applied for in the subject line.
Deadline: 23rd November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
