Senior Engineer – Hydrology, Stormwater

3 days ago


Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia GHD Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Description
The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated.
As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You'll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an engineering professional with skills in
Stormwater, Hydrology and Flood Modelling
and a passion for water resources to join our Northern NSW Water Resources team and help us deliver exciting and impactful projects.

You will help us develop sustainable, liveable and climate resilient water solutions, and you will play a key role in delivery of ambitious and interesting projects, allowing you a balance of technical work, project management, operational support, business development and client engagement.

We value wellness and flexibly, your role can be part-time or full-time, and you can be based in Newcastle or any of our other Northern NSW offices (Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbor, Tuggerah, Tamworth, Orange or Lismore).

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

  • A broad range of projects including major infrastructure, flood risk assessments and mitigation, stormwater and waterway management
  • Conducting hydrology, hydraulic modelling, flood modelling and mapping
  • Leading hydrological and hydraulic modelling and analysis to inform planning studies through to detailed design of new infrastructure.
  • Delivering creative solutions, proposals, and technical reporting
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, including business development, and engagement throughout project delivery.
  • Technical leadership and project management to guide key projects and mentoring other team members.

What you will bring to the team:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar
  • 7 – 15 years of experience in the water industry
  • Experience with using hydrology and hydraulic modelling software GIS, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS or MUSIC
  • A good understanding of industry standards such as AR&R.
  • Experience in preparing winning proposals and the successful delivery of projects
  • The ability to lead and/or work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team across the project lifecycle
  • Strong client relationship skills and project management skills in water resources projects

Interested? Apply now with your CV and a Cover Letter.
Contact: Paul Inglis

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
About Us
Come together and make a meaningful impact.
We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That's the
#PowerOfCommitment
Who We Are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.


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