Dam Specialist: Embankment and Concrete Dams

5 hours ago


Saint Leonards, Victoria, Australia GHD Full time

The importance of water management in maintaining the health of our planet cannot be overstated. As climate-related hazards such as floods, droughts, and storms intensify, the water industry must adapt to build resilience and lead innovation.

About GHD

GHD is a leading professional services company that works with clients across the water industry to deliver complex projects. Our team of experts is passionate about making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

We are currently seeking an experienced Dam Specialist to join our Dam and Tailings team based in Sydney. This exciting role offers the opportunity to develop your career while working with a highly capable and dynamic team.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to join a team of dedicated dam professionals in an established regional location. As a Dam Specialist, you will be involved in a variety of work, including:

  • A broad range of dams projects, including both water dams and tailings dams for various uses, such as municipal, mining, agriculture, and hydropower.
  • Providing technical delivery, focusing on geotechnical, structural, and design management skills applied to dams and tailings projects.
  • Participating in client relationship management, business development, proposal development, reports, and technical analysis.
  • Mentoring and developing junior team members.
  • Opportunities to develop client relationships and business development skills under mentorship from team leaders, market leaders, senior engineers, etc.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in dams engineering.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Civil) or higher qualifications.
  • Knowledge of design for a broad range of dam types, including embankment and concrete dams.
  • Knowledge of elements such as spillway design, dam design, outlet and intake tower design, hydropower facilities, dam safety, and risk assessments, as well as construction phase experience.
  • Experience working in multi-disciplined teams, including geologists, structural engineers, hydraulic engineers, hydro-mechanical, and electro-mechanical engineers.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, which includes an estimated salary of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience. Additionally, we provide opportunities for career growth and development, a dynamic and supportive work environment, and a range of employee benefits.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. We also offer hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility, and productivity.


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