Associate Water Resources Engineer - Flood Resilience Lead

WSP; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career development

Landmark projects

Recognition programs

Additional annual leave

Salary continuance insurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

WSP in Brisbane is seeking an Associate Water Resources Engineer to lead flood resilience, hydrology and hydraulic modelling for major transport and infrastructure projects in Australia. The role combines senior technical delivery with client-facing responsibilities, mentoring junior engineers and strengthening relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

You will direct modelling work, review reports, and contribute to proposals, with opportunities to influence climate adaptation and

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering; postgraduate study in water resources is desirable.
• At least 10 years of relevant consulting experience, including leadership of 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead flood resilience, hydrology, hydraulic modelling and surface water design for major transport and infrastructure projects.
• Take accountability for technical quality and delivery against scope, budget, schedule and client expectations.
• Direct 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.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

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

Postgraduate study in water resources desirable

Tools

RORB

XP-RAFTS

WBNM

AWBM

TUFLOW

QGIS

12d

MUSIC

Job description

WSP in Brisbane is seeking an Associate Water Resources Engineer to lead flood resilience, hydrology and hydraulic modelling for major transport and infrastructure projects in Australia. The role combines senior technical delivery with client-facing responsibilities, mentoring junior engineers and strengthening relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

You will direct modelling work, review reports, and contribute to proposals, with opportunities to influence climate adaptation and