Experienced Water Resources Specialist

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia GHD Full time

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a skilled Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Sydney Civil & Water Resources Team.

In this role, you'll be responsible for leading water resources assessments, integrating water balance, water quality, flooding, and drainage aspects for traditional energy and resources projects and emerging asset transition applications.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and review hydrology and hydraulic modelling to inform planning studies through to detailed design of new infrastructure.
  • Develop creative solutions to fit the needs of our clients and communities.
  • Support the management of a variety of multidisciplinary projects.
  • Apply advanced analytical and spreadsheet abilities, with intermediate GIS capability preferred.
  • Lead by example, demonstrating professional judgement and commercial acumen, including identifying, assessing, evaluating, and solving problems to brief and budget.
  • Cultivate a business and relationship development attitude to enhance our client portfolio and project delivery.
  • Collaborate with the team to technically strengthen capabilities through coaching and mentoring.
  • Manage water resources projects, including preparation and review of fee proposals, management of resources, budget, risks, and health and safety.
  • Possess a Bachelor of Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or equivalent.

About You

  • You will bring a strong understanding of the environmental issues related to the management of surface water, particularly for energy and resource clients.
  • You will have experience in coordinating and reviewing hydrology and hydraulic modelling to inform planning studies through to detailed design of new infrastructure.
  • Advanced analytical and spreadsheet abilities, with intermediate GIS capability preferred, will be a significant asset.
  • You will be able to demonstrate professional judgement and commercial acumen, including identifying, assessing, evaluating, and solving problems to brief and budget.
  • You will have a business and relationship development attitude to enhance our client portfolio and project delivery.
  • You will be able to cultivate a culture of technical excellence through coaching and mentoring.
  • You will have experience in managing water resources projects, including preparation and review of fee proposals, management of resources, budget, risks, and health and safety.
  • You will possess a Bachelor of Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or equivalent.

Join GHD

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility, and productivity where GHD people can thrive, supporting the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

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