Hydrologists

Surface and Flood Water specialist
- Flexible WFH arrangements |Healthy remuneration
- Major Infrastructure Projects |Road, Rail and Metro

Hunter Executive is a leading Australian-owned recruitment company focusing on permanent professional positions in Engineering, Mining & Resources, Environment & Water, Geosciences, Building Services, Government and Not-for-Profit.

**The opportunity**:
Hunter Executive is partnering with an innovative privately owned engineering consultancy who are seeking a Hydrologist to help deliver a strong pipeline of work within their National Water and Flooding Groups involved in infrastructure projects across road, rail and metro specialising in surface water and flood risk management.

If you are an experienced water professional with the desire to work within a collaborative work environment and seeking rewarding career progression within an industry leading team, this role is for you.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work on a range of products such as flood impact and risk assessment for major infrastructure projects
- Flood mapping for government authorities and agencies and urban developments
- Hydraulic Studies for the resource sector
- Undertake surface water investigations, flood studies, drainage modelling and associated reporting.
- The collection, compilation, presentation, and evaluation/analysis of technical and field hydrological and hydrogeological data.
- Lead drafting projects primarily based around rail, roads and highways
- Work unsupervised and take ownership of your projects
- Ability to work on large infrastructure projects

**The 'Ideal' person will have**:

- Diploma or advanced Diploma in relevant engineering course
- More than 4 years' experience in flood assessments, hydrology, and hydraulic modelling in consulting practices in Australia
- Experience in Rail and Transport infrastructure
- Proficient in AutoCAD or MicroStation, and experience with the use of ProjectWise
- Two-dimensional TUFLOW hydraulic modelling experience and hydrology skills - WBNM, RAFTS, RORB or WBNM
- Understanding of flood policy, relevant legislation, codes of practice, regulations, and guidelines (Melbourne Water and VicRoads/Austroads Standards and approval pathways
- Comprehensive understanding of the principles of the Australian Rainfall and Runoff Guidelines 2019; incorporated with a familiarity with Local and State flooding legislations, policies, and approval pathways
- Involvement in major infrastructure projects
- Experience and/or relationships with relevant State agencies, such as Melbourne Water, Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland and Transport for NSW will be favoured
- Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Strong Knowledge of GIS for Flood assessments including data management, processing and mapping
- Professional communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and part of a team

**What else is on offer for you?**
- Flexible working arrangements achieving real work life balance
- Social clubs and a friendly and social working environment
- Health and wellbeing support via confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive remuneration including profit share scheme
- Opportunities for shareholding
- Learning and development initiatives

**How to apply**

Please click on the 'Apply' button to send your resume (Microsoft Word copy preferred). For a confidential conversation please contact Bronwyn Edwards 0423 416 205
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