Senior - Associate Hydrologist/Surface Water Engineer – NSW

Job Title: Senior - Associate Hydrologist/Surface Water Engineer

Vacancy No: VN4692

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Type: Full-Time

SLR's One Team Culture and Commitment
At SLR Consulting, we celebrate a 'One Team Culture', where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where we value different experiences and look to create a culture where everyone belongs. The SLR culture is underpinned by our 5Bs which, in short is to Be safe, Belong, Be trusted, Be yourself and Be Successful.

SLR Consulting is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With offices throughout the Asia Pacific, Europe, North, Central and South America and Africa regions, we are one of a very small number of leading international specialist environmental consultancies. We have committed to being a Climate Neutral Business by 2030 and have a long-term commitment to align with global net zero ambitions.

Our 50 plus person Hydrogeology and Hydrology (H&H) Technical Discipline is one of the largest in SLR Australia. We currently have a great career opportunity for a Senior to Associate level Surface Water Engineer - Flood Modeller. The team delivers projects across SLR's market sectors including Mining & Minerals, Built Environment, Infrastructure, Industry and Power, with a focus on resource projects.

The role is diverse and provides a great opportunity for the right person to assist and drive innovative and sustainable project solutions for our clients. We're looking for someone with a passion for flood modelling, that enjoys working with people (clients or team). For the right candidate we're open to the position being based out of any of our NSW offices (Sydney, but ideally Newcastle or Wollongong). SLR has had significant growth in this sector and there are opportunities for further career growth and development as part of a high performing and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities
You will be a positive team player with a great sense of humour, that goes without saying You will also be responsible for the following:

1. Delivering surface water engineering projects to a broad range of clients across multiple sectors.
2. Undertaking work that involves the application of hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software.
3. Working alongside staff developing models and preparing quality reports for internal and external clients on time and within set budgets.
4. Developing, facilitating and enhancing relationships between our internal and external clients and SLR team members.
5. Contributing to winning in the development of prospects into proposals, developing methodologies and identifying the value proposition to assist clients to meet their deadlines.
6. Providing advice and assistance to internal and external clients, team members and Project Managers on projects regarding best principles and practices.
7. You will be a strong generalist who can provide high level review work and be commercially savvy.

Skills and Experience
We welcome staff seeking flexible work arrangements including applications for permanent part time. Our ideal candidate will have between 5-8+ years of industry experience, including experience within a consultancy, and have:

1. Appropriate Engineering tertiary qualification and relevant industry experience.
2. Extensive experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, particularly application of two-dimensional hydraulic modelling (TUFLOW).
3. Experience in hydrological modelling and assessments (DRAINS, RORB, WBNM and XP RAFTS) and understanding of Australian Rainfall and Runoff and relevant guidelines and standards.
4. Knowledge and experience of associated areas of surface water engineering would be highly regarded such as stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, water quality assessment, streamflow assessments and flood risk analysis.
5. Experience in the assessment of and input into design of water related structures e.g. dams, levees and diversions.
6. Knowledge or experience in MUSIC or GoldSim modelling would also be highly regarded but is not essential.
7. Experience in EIS/EA amendment approvals would be highly regarded.
8. Excellent communication skills and technical report writing.
9. Demonstrated experience managing projects throughout the project lifecycle.
10. Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated and ability to work effectively within a team.
11. A strong track record in building, nurturing and maintaining ongoing client relationships.
12. Excellent driving history and hold a current driver's license.

Our Benefits
We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you're working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

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Next Steps
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

So, if this sounds like the ideal environment for you, come and join us For more information or to have a confidential discussion please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.