Principal Water Resources Engineer

10 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia WSP in Australia Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Water Resources Engineer to join our Bridges, Aviation & Roads team in Melbourne. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading and undertaking flooding, drainage, and water quality studies for environmental assessments and infrastructure design projects.

With a strong background in water resources management, you will have a thorough understanding of ARR 2019 guidelines and Melbourne Water guidelines and procedures. You will also have excellent communication skills, particularly written and in consultation with authorities.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Lead and undertake flooding, drainage, and water quality studies for environmental assessments and infrastructure design projects.
  2. Develop and implement water resources management plans for major transport projects.
  3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client expectations.
  4. Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers.
  5. Stay up-to-date with industry developments and best practices in water resources management.
Requirements
  1. Minimum 15+ years of experience in water resources management.
  2. Bachelor or Masters' level degree in Civil or Civil/Environmental Engineering.
  3. Strong understanding of hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality modeling packages.
  4. Proficiency in software used for hydrology models (RORB, XP-RAFTS, WBMN, AWBM) and hydraulic models (TUFLOW, ICM, XP-SWMM, HEC-RAS, MIKE).
  5. Excellent communication and leadership skills.
About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future Ready projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you'll imagine a better future for you. Join us in doing purposeful, sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.



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