Lead Water Resources Engineer for Sydney

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Stantec Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Principal Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Sydney. As a key member of our water resources group, you will play a critical role in delivering technical projects and leading project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertake and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modelling of creeks, rivers, stormwater systems and overland flow paths
  • Lead / contribute to flood studies and flood risk management study and plans (FRMS&P)
  • Provide technical input into flood risk management projects and prepare concise and clear technical reports
  • Design of water management systems that interface both surface and pipe networks
  • Prepare expressions of interest and proposals and carry out other appropriate marketing initiatives.
  • Engage with clients to nurture long-lasting relationships
  • Sound understanding of project management frameworks, experience in leading project teams, and excellent organisation and time management skills, with a developing to advanced level of financial competency
  • Strong ability to prioritise tasks and multi-task to ensure deadlines are achieved
  • Collaborate with designers, environmental scientists, planners and engineers to deliver designs that are innovative, environmentally sensitive and practical
  • Commitment to collaborative and ethical behaviour in a client-facing environment
  • Develop and mentor junior staff

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline and between 8-20 years of experience within the field of water resources engineering, specifically floodplain management.

You will also have experience leading/contributing to flood studies and FRMS&P, providing technical input into flood risk management projects and preparing concise and clear technical reports.

A strong knowledge of TUFLOW 1D/2D modelling is essential, as well as a strong ability to prioritise tasks and multi-task to ensure deadlines are achieved.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of AU$130,000 - AU$180,000 per annum
  • Genuine flexible working arrangements, including options to work part-time, on school holiday term contracts, and remotely
  • Learning and talent development programs and training
  • Purchasing up to four weeks additional leave
  • Professional registration and memberships
  • Salary continuance insurance (SCI) and salary packaging
  • Employee resource groups, including Women@Stantec and Pride@Stantec, aimed at achieving a genuinely inclusive and diverse workforce
  • Mental health and wellbeing programs, including employee assistance program
  • Service recognition awards

About Us:

The Stantec community unites approximately 25,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across sectors and industries to bring water, transport, energy, architecture, and infrastructure projects to life.

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