Lead Water Resources Engineer
5 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Melbourne. As a key member of our water resources team, you will be responsible for delivering innovative solutions to local and state government clients, as well as private sector companies.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in floodplain and stormwater management, with a strong background in hydrology, hydraulics, and groundwater modeling. You will have expertise in numerical modeling tools such as TUFLOW, RORB, URBS, HEC-RAS, MUSIC, and GOLDSIM, as well as solid experience with GIS applications like QGIS, ArcGIS, and MapInfo.
About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects that make a meaningful impact on Australia's water resources landscape. You will collaborate with a national team of water resources practitioners, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering complex projects, with a strong focus on technical excellence and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement water resources projects, including floodplain and stormwater management initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver project outcomes
- Maintain and improve existing relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners
- Stay up-to-date with industry developments, best practices, and regulatory requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or ability to achieve this status within 6 months
- Registration as a Professional Engineer
- An accredited bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
- 15+ years of recent local experience in flood modeling and mapping, infrastructure design, and/or catchment management
- Knowledge of relevant Melbourne Water technical specifications and best practices in flood modeling
- Experience working with federal, state, and local legislation, regulatory frameworks, guidelines, and policies
- Ability to provide technical guidance to junior engineers
We offer a competitive salary package, with an estimated annual salary of $120,000 - $180,000 AUD, depending on experience. This includes:
- 20 days leave per year + an additional day off every 4 weeks (33 days in total)
- Salary packaging and Novated leases
- Paid professional membership fees
- Life/health insurance discounts
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Paid parental leave
- Personal career development plans
- Growth and promotion opportunities
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