Junior Engineer

The successful applicant should be interested in computational fluid dynamics, geospatial analysis, advanced spreadsheeting, basic programming, and asset planning for large and complex water utilities. While past hydraulic modelling experience is highly valued, we offer a structured mentoring program for junior engineers with at least 2-years of industry experience, strong analytical skills and motivation to complete a short set of tutorial exercises to demonstrate capability.

Main Objective – Provide hydraulic modelling support on development application water and wastewater capacity assessments. Develop data analysis, geospatial analysis, and advanced modelling capabilities to grow into the role of junior optimisation engineer.

• Essential functions – hydraulic modelling, geospatial mapping, data analysis, advanced spreadsheeting, report writing, and client communications.

• Preferred Experience –

· At least 2-years experience working for an engineering firm (position does not need to directly relate to the WCS position).

· Experience working with and/or understanding of water utility infrastructure planning.

· Wastewater modelling experience or motivation to learn relevant software platforms (e.g., EPASWMM, InfoWorks ICM, PCSWMM, SewerGEMS)

· Water distribution system modelling experience or motivation to learn relevant software platforms (e.g., EPANET, WaterGEMS, InfoWater, InfoWorks WS Pro)

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel

· Experience using GIS software and performing geospatial mapping (ESRI ArcGIS and/or QGIS)

• Non-technical competency –

· Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills.

· Excellent communication, writing, presentation ability and graphical communication.

· Attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently

· Initiative to pursue self-learning professional development

• Work environment – This position is majority shared office space with option to work from home, once relevant skills have been developed. Although most of our team works remotely, we are actively connected on daily basis in chats and in regular calls to collaborate on tasks.

• Position type and expected hours of work— full time, 40 hours per week (flexible). A six-week trial period will be provide the opportunity for WCS and the individual to confirm position suitability.

• Required education and experience – Relevant Bachelor's degree or higher in civil or environmental engineering with an emphasis in Hydraulics or Water Resources.

• Additional qualifications or relevance – Stormwater modelling, 2D modelling, water infrastructure design or asset management, ArcGIS Online, Power BI, Tableau & Python experience.

**Interested applicants should attach a job application cover letter and CV

About us

Founded in 2011, WCS is a small engineering firm based on the far north coast of NSW and with satellite offices in Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Florida and Brazil. We are the globally recognised industry specialists applying AI to optimise water infrastructure capital investments for large and complex water utilities throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Brazil. Our optimisation technology and decision support framework is built upon a team of experienced water infrastructure planning engineers with a broad skill base in hydraulic modelling, data analysis, programming, economic analysis, and geospatial mapping.

We are a close-knit team of problem-solvers who take pride in the innovative solutions we deliver for our customers. Through direct engagement on the world's most challenging water and wastewater master planning projects, we provide an excellent professional development pathway and the opportunity to be a part of a small company with strong growth potential and exceptional industry recognition.  We value flexible working arrangements that allow us to work hard when needed and take time to do the things we love in life (other than engineering).

We are currently looking to fill a junior engineering role in Northern NSW, Australia that will provide a structured mentoring program to advance from basic hydraulic modelling services to advanced water and wastewater master planning optimisation. We are looking for someone with previous engineering experience, who values attention to detail, can take the initiative to learn new skills, is motivated to become an industry expert, and will be committed to a stable career with WCS.