Water Resources Engineer

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Your impact

The purpose of this role is to undertake hydrological, flood modelling and dam safety projects and to collaboratively work with other disciplines. You will be required to write proposals for, win and manage both complex and smaller projects. #JacobsWaterANZ

You will have experience in delivering extreme flood hydrology studies for dam catchments, assessing the likelihood of dam crest flood events, and estimating the depth of dam overtopping associated with a probable maximum flood event (PMF).

You will be familiar with the ANCOLD consequence assessment guidelines, and experienced in applying these to assess consequence categories for dams, and calculating population at risk (PAR) and potential loss of life (PLL). You will be familiar with LifeSIM and other programs used to assess consequences of failure.

You will be responsible for

• Undertaking and leading a range of hydrology, flood modelling and dam safety projects
• Completing office based hydrological, flood modelling and consequence assessments, including the use of a variety of modelling software packages
• Preparation of risk assessments and method statements
• Data collation and analysis
• Providing specialist hydrological, flood modelling and dam safety support to other technical disciplines within Jacobs, including for infrastructure projects

Here's what you'll need

• Degree in Engineering
• Author technical reports that detail the type, methodologies, results of field activities, interpretation of results and impact assessment
• Coaching and mentoring
• Able to directly liaise with clients in a confident manner and lead meetings with clients
• Build relationships with clients, contribute to business development and support the pursuit of new opportunities with existing and new clients
• Effectively collaborate with the wider water resource practice to share technical skills, resources or work packages
• Attain/maintain proficiency in the use of standard tools, techniques and equipment that are required for the undertaking, completion and delivery of your work
• Liaison with clients, stakeholders and regulators
• Liaison with Jacobs teams across the globe
• Presenting information to stakeholders in meetings in a concise and effective manner
• Authoring complex assessments / reports
• Report checking and review

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

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Cultural Support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

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