Senior Water Resources EngineerFlexible

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s Mine Water team. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

Mining

Our global team of over 5,200 dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry to decarbonise mining operations in the accelerating green transition. Working collaboratively across borders and disciplines, you’ll join a leading team working on interesting and complex projects. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining.

What you’ll do:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Mine Water team, to work across a number of civil and infrastructure projects. You'll be responsible for developing and delivering long-term stormwater wand water quality infrastructure planning strategies, policies & forward works projects.

• Conduct rainfall, flow and flood assessments, including modelling, mapping, flood mitigation design, water balance models, dam break assessment and risk assessments.
• Assist in a range of water management related studies and investigations from pre-feasibility through to detailed design.
• Support and assist in developing existing Mine Water group capability in mine water mangement.
• Assist and/or undertake designs of hydraulic and other water management structures for mine sites.

About You

We are looking for someone that comes from a diverse water resources background, with experience in flood studies and hydrology modelling. Ideally you will have some experience working in a consulting environment, working on mining projects, as well as;

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Civil or Environmental.
• Experience with flood modelling software (e.g. HEC-RAS, TUFLOW etc) and Goldsim.
• Ability to demonstrate a resourceful approach to work, displaying initiative and decision-making skills.
• Technical writing skills with experience in proposal writing and technical reporting.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.