Pump / Hydraulic Engineer (Part-Time)

About the role

A U.S.-based client is hiring a Pump/Hydraulic Engineer to support a pumped water treatment project. You will own how water is drawn from a river, moved through the system and returned. The position is part-time, with at least 3 hours a day overlapping U.S. Eastern mornings (about 3-6 p.m. Nigeria time).

Key responsibilities

• Develop system curves across changing water levels and select pumps, including NPSH checks.
• Design intakes, screening, piping, flow distribution and return systems.
• Produce hydraulic calculations and design packages through the 30% and 60% design stages.
• Work with U.S. engineers and incorporate their review comments.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Agricultural or Water Resources Engineering.
• COREN registration.
• 5+ years designing pumped water systems (pump stations, raw-water intakes, irrigation, water or wastewater).
• Strong written English and comfort working in U.S. units.
• Nice to have: tidal or river intake experience, Hydraulic Institute standards, open-channel and weir hydraulics, flood-resilient design, water treatment or nature-based systems.

Required skills

• AFT Fathom, Pipe-Flo, EPANET or equivalent
• AutoCAD

To apply, submit your CV and answer the screening questions; shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps. U.S. licensure is not required.