Senior Water Resources Engineer, QLD/WAHybrid

WSP's Surface Water Team are currently seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join their industry leading group of technical specialists. Utilise your extensive technical knowledge and experience as you deliver on iconic Mine Water projects.

Based from our Brisbane office, you will be part of a Mining team who help their clients to optimise performance, boost profitability, and operate responsibly. We have a comprehensive understanding of the mining industry and current issues including decarbonisation and understand future ready strategies are critical to countering these issues, capitalising on opportunities, and adding value to businesses.

What you’ll do:

• Providing technical guidance and assisting with the completion of non-Newtonian dam break assessments.
• Conducting rainfall, flow and flood assessments, including modelling, mapping, flood mitigation design, and risk assessments.
• Providing technical leadership for a range of water management related studies and investigations from pre-feasibility through to detailed design.
• Developing and supporting existing Mine Water group capability in stormwater management and flood studies (in both mining and urban environments).
• Developing hydrological, hydraulic and probabilistic water balance models to assess surface water / runoff flows, peak flows and flood risk, and site water management requirements.
• Undertaking designs of hydraulic and other water management structures for mine sites.
• Supporting business development activities, developing client relationships, and writing proposals.
• Project management, including project scoping, budget control, planning, development of schedules and coordination of staff.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related field with a strong focus on hydrology.
• Masters (MSc) degree in hydrology or related discipline will be advantageous.
• Proficiency with GIS (ArcGIS suite) applications and with hydraulic and flood modelling software (e.g. HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, and MIKE).
• CPEng and RPEQ status or relevant experience to work towards accreditation.
• Understanding of non-Newtonian flow conditions and specific skills related to modelling tailings storage facility dam break assessments.
• Ability to demonstrate a resourceful approach to work, displaying initiative and decision-making skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills with experience in proposal writing and technical reporting.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 5,000 talented people across 14 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. wsp.com/au

Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work. As a leader in WSP, you will have the opportunity to influence and contribute to our social and community initiatives while collaborating with your colleagues to make a positive impact on people’s lives. You will also enjoy the rewarding experience of mentoring younger professionals and seeing them succeed and progress in their careers over time.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and a competitive salary among many more benefits designed to help you thrive.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. We are a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice, support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.

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