Principal Water Resources Engineer

4 hours ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia KBR, Inc Full time
Principal Water Resources Engineer & Team Lead

Locations: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Time Type: Full time

Title: Principal Water Resources Engineer & Team Lead

KBR's Water Resources team operates within a high-functioning engineering-focused setting and finds practical, cost-effective, and innovative solutions to environmental and social issues. Our team of engineers, planners, water resource specialists, and community engagement practitioners are experienced in delivering floodplain management, wetland design, and drainage design projects throughout Australia.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Principal Water Resources Engineer to join our dynamic Water Resources team in Sydney. As a part of KBR, you will be at the forefront of significant multidisciplinary projects, working with a diverse network of clients, stakeholders, and skilled professionals. Our team's holistic approach to engineering solutions integrates the expertise of ecologists, water resources engineers, and civil engineers. This role will allow you to shape the technical direction of projects, identify and mitigate risks, and drive innovative solutions for wetland projects from concept to detailed design and construction.

Collaborating with a national team of Water Resources practitioners, you will have access to a broad range of projects across various industries. You will also have opportunities to take on roles in project management and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Apply Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles to stormwater management projects.
  • Design stormwater treatment systems, waterway corridor rehabilitation, and stormwater harvesting and reuse.
  • Develop hydrological and hydraulic models using RORB and TUFLOW.
  • Collaborate with a national team of Water Resources practitioners on various projects.
  • Take on roles in project management and business development.

Requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related field.
  • Proficient in using software such as MUSIC or other stormwater quality modeling tools.
  • Strong experience with GIS applications like QGIS, ArcGIS, and MapInfo.
  • Expertise in WSUD projects, including designing stormwater treatment systems, waterway corridor rehabilitation, and stormwater harvesting and reuse.
  • Solid background in hydrological and hydraulic modeling, including experience with RORB and TUFLOW.
  • Additional skills such as proficiency in CAD applications and Python coding are beneficial.

KBR Benefits:

  • Industry-leading salaries reviewed annually.
  • 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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