Undergraduate Water Resource Engineer

3 days ago


Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia WRM Water & Environment Pty Ltd Full time

A rare opportunity to pursue a career in water resources engineering

The role

Our undergraduate role offers an excellent opportunity to gain real project experience in a dynamic environment.

  • 12 weeks paid experience working with experts in surface water engineering
  • On-the-job exposure to a variety of challenging water and environment projects
  • Dedicated mentor to provide 1:1 technical guidance and training
  • Opportunity to contribute to our innovation working group
  • Connect with members of our highly successful graduate program
  • Option to continue paid work experience whilst completing studies
  • Automatic consideration for our graduate intake on completion of engineering degree.

This role is based in our Darwin office.

About you

This opportunity is for second or third year engineering students keen to pursue a career in flooding and water resources.

  • Studying a degree in civil, environmental or software engineering
  • Basic conceptual understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic processes
  • Exposure to spatial software such as QGIS and / or 12D
  • Exposure to programming languages such as Python
  • Awareness of TUFLOW, URBS, XP-RAFTS, HEC-RAS, MIKE FLOOD, GoldSim
  • Understanding of surface water projects and customer needs
  • Developing communication skills
  • Seeking a culture of high performance and employee engagement
  • Awareness of the Australian water industry, markets and competitors.
The WRM experience

WRM is an Australian, employee-owned specialist water resources consultancy. Our reputation is based on delivering excellent customer service and work of the highest quality. We maintain a fun, flexible, inclusive and engaging environment to both grow and support our people.

  • Build experience with a diverse portfolio of valued clients and draw on collective expertise to deliver industry best practice
  • Collaborate with colleagues, work with experts and be part of a highly regarded team of specialists
  • Deliver technical excellence and develop new approaches with the latest technology and innovations
  • Progress your career with a structured framework and mentoring to support technical, commercial and leadership development
  • Join a business with an agile, responsive leadership team committed to a culture of excellence
  • Work on projects across Australia from our Brisbane and Darwin offices that support flexible working and inter-office secondments
  • We offer a competitive salary based on performance and contribution, plus a sustainable profit share scheme.
Learn more about us

WRM Water and Environment – Water engineering excellence

Next steps
  • Submit your CV, cover letter and academic transcript to careers@wrmwater.com.au. Thank you to everyone who applies. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We thank recruitment agencies for their interest however, WRM Water & Environment do not wish to be contacted regarding this campaign.


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