Associate/Associate Director Water Resources Engineer - N368 - Perth

EMM Consulting Pty Limited; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EMM Consulting Pty Limited seeks an experienced Water Resources Engineer to lead WA water resources projects for mining clients. You will drive growth, mentor a local team, and deliver high-quality outcomes across mine water management and closure projects.

You will work with our multi-disciplinary water group, leveraging strong stakeholder relationships and WA regulatory knowledge to support proposals and client advisory across iron ore and lithium sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level engineering or science degree in water disciplines.
• Significant experience as a Water Resources Engineer in mining or consulting for mining.
• Strong understanding of WA regulatory system and local topography.
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead water resources projects for Western Australia.
• Mentor and grow a team of local professionals.
• Develop proposals and provide expert advice to WA clients.
• Collaborate with national Surface Water & Land teams and other specialists.
• Focus on mine water management and closure projects across iron ore and lithium.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Mining industry experience

Regulatory knowledge WA

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Education

Engineering or science degree in water

Job description

Do you want to be at the forefront of complex of water resources projects for mining clients across Western Australia?

Want to work alongside industry leaders in groundwater and approvals to drive positive change through innovation, collaboration and out-of-the-box thinking?

Are you at your best when you’re solving complex challenges and creating opportunities to deliver positive outcomes?

With a diverse and interesting pipeline of mining projects across Western Australia, we’re looking for an experienced Water Resources Engineer to lead water resources projects for WA and play a key role in growing and mentoring a team of local professionals.

You’ll join a multi-disciplinary water team group and a leading team of Surface Water & Land specialists with significant public and private sector consulting experience in hydrology, water resources assessment, monitoring, flood risk, stormwater management, mine water management, impact assessments and water access, licensing, climate change modelling, water security and water quality requirements.

At EMM, we believe that a sustainable future isachievableand we proactively pursue opportunities to help our clients and the community make it a reality. Our dedicated team of environmental professionals are committed to driving positive change through innovation, collaboration and out-of-the-box thinking.

We were incredibly proud to berecognisedonce again this year as the Best Provider of ESG Services: Built & Natural Environment Consulting in the 2026 Client Choice Awards. Unlike many industry awards, the Client Choice Awards are judged solely on client feedback -that’swhat makes this recognition so meaningful.

We offer flexibility that works for you and hybrid working options that mean this role will be based in our Perth office.

Here’s what you can expect in your new role with EMM:

• You’ll join an established team in Perth, working alongside highly experienced Groundwater specialists and an approvals specialist.
• As the Technical Water Resources Lead for WA, you’ll play a key role in supporting our growth plan for the state, providing deep expertise in proposal development and advice to new and existing WA clients.
• Your focus will be on managing water resources projects to deliver quality outcomes for clients and communities, with a strong focus on mine water management and closure projects across iron ore and lithium, as well as broader markets where interesting opportunities are identified.
• You’ll build highly collaborative relationships with EMM’s national Surface Water & Land team and our broader specialist teams, including Groundwater and Major Projects and Approvals.
• This role is open at Associate to Associate Director level, depending on your experience.

Here’s what you’ll bring to have impact:

• An engineering or science degree in water.
• Considerable experience as a Water Resources Engineer in the mining industry, or in consulting roles serving the mining industry.
• A deep understanding of the WA regulatory system and topography.
• Highly developed project management skills.
• The ability to develop deep and trusted relationships with key stakeholders and regulators.
• High level critical thinking, attention to detail and the ability to distil complex technical advice into impactful business cases, proposals and reports.

Our goal is to build a team of EMMers that looks like the world around us — and we want EMMers to stay and grow. As part of our efforts to build an EMM for everyone, we embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

• Please note we can only consider applicants with a legal right to work in Australia
• Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted for this position