2027 Hydrogeology Internship Program (Nov 2027)

Iaas Lc; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Career development

Landmark projects

Recognition of achievements

Extra annual leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

WSP, a leading global engineering firm, is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer for our Brisbane office to deliver flood resilience, hydrology and hydraulic solutions across major transport and multidisciplinary projects in Australia. You will lead project delivery, strengthen client relationships and mentor junior engineers.

You will work with our Queensland Bridges, Aviation and Roads team, applying modelling tools such as RORB, XP-RAFTS and TUFLOW, and contribute to reports, proposals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in civil or environmental engineering.
• 5–10 years of consultancy in flood assessments and infrastructure delivery.
• CPEng and RPEQ, or able to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of ARR 2019 and hydrologic/hydraulic modelling.
• Leadership, client management and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support flood resilience, hydrology, hydraulic modelling for major transport projects.
• Contribute to technical quality and delivery within scope, budget and schedule.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams using modelling tools for climate-resilient solutions.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals and work-winning activities.
• Build trusted client relationships and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring

Flood resilience

Climate adaptation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in civil/environmental engineering

Tools

RORB

XP-RAFTS

WBNM

AWBM

TUFLOW

QGIS

12d

MUSIC

Job description

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms. Over 83,000 people combine local knowledge with international expertise to advise, design and deliver solutions that help communities thrive. Our Queensland Bridges, Aviation and Roads team is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Brisbane office. This senior technical and client‑facing role will help deliver flood resilience, hydrology and hydraulic solutions across major transport and multidisciplinary projects in Australia. You will lead project delivery, strengthen client relationships and develop junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support flood resilience, hydrology, hydraulic modelling and surface water design for major transport and infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to technical quality and delivery against scope, budget, schedule and client expectations.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams and apply contemporary modelling tools to inform practical, climate‑resilient solutions.
• Prepare and review technical reports and contribute to proposals and work‑winning activities.
• Build trusted client relationships and mentor less experienced engineers across the wider water practice.

About you

• A bachelor's or master's degree in civil or environmental engineering; postgraduate study in water resources is desirable.
• Approximately 5-10 years of relevant consulting experience, including flood assessments and multidisciplinary infrastructure delivery from planning through to detailed design.
• CPEng and RPEQ, or eligibility to obtain these credentials.
• Strong knowledge of ARR 2019 and hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, including RORB, XP-RAFTS, WBNM or AWBM, TUFLOW and QGIS; experience with 12d and MUSIC is desirable.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, client relationship management and mentoring capability, with an interest in flood resilience, climate adaptation and safe, sustainable outcomes.

Benefits

• Flexible ways of working, supported by a collaborative and inclusive culture
• Career development, mentoring and technical learning opportunities
• Access to landmark projects and professional opportunities
• Recognition of individual and team achievements
• Options to purchase additional annual leave
• Salary continuance insurance and wellbeing support

At WSP, you will have the autonomy, support and global reach to build a career that is right for you while contributing to projects with lasting community impact.

WSP is committed to an inclusive culture of belonging and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.