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Senior Hydrologist/Hydraulic Engineer

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Earth Systems Consulting Pty Ltd Full time

Make a Big Difference with Earth Systems

With offices in Australia, Lao PDR, Senegal, Rwanda, Vietnam and the UK, Earth Systems is an environmental science and engineering company for highly motivated, ambitious professionals who are passionate about their work and want to make a difference.

The company develops and implements innovative and effective environmental, water, energy and sustainability solutions, providing specialist advice and hands-on capabilities in a diverse range of areas related to environmental management. Ecological assessment is a key aspect of many of Earth System’s projects.

An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and skilled Senior Hydrologist/Hydraulic Engineer to join our Earth Systems team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in leading the development and implementation of hydrological and hydraulic models for a variety of impactful environmental projects. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contributing your expertise to complex modelling tasks, flood impact assessments, and water balance studies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop models for a wide range of projects;
  • Develop hydrological and hydraulic models, such as Hec-Ras, QSWAT and SymHyd;
  • Develop water balance models, such as GoldSim, for simple and complex systems;
  • Prepare detailed modelling outputs and specifications using industry-standards software for reports;
  • Perform flood impact assessments and flood risk management plans;
  • Prepare technical inputs for reports and proposals;
  • Mentor junior engineers;

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Essential: PhD degree in Hydrology/Hydraulic Engineering.
  • Demonstrated expertise in hydrology and hydraulic modelling, preferably in environmental impact assessment projects.
  • Proficiency in QGIS and other GIS software.
  • Experience with water balance models, ideally within the mining industry.
  • Coding skills in Python or MatLab preferred.
  • Proven track record of involvement in international projects.
  • Extensive field experience.
  • Exceptional time management and organisational abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with a well-presented professional demeanor.

Additional Requirements:

Must have the right to work in Australia.

What We Offer:

A dynamic and supportive work environment where professional growth is encouraged.

Opportunities to lead challenging projects with significant environmental impacts.

A competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to hr@earthsystems.com.au. Please ensure that all documents are submitted in PDF format.


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