Associate Water Resources Engineer - Transport & Infrastructure

WSP; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Career development

Mentoring and learning

Landmark projects

Recognition of achievements

Extra annual leave

Salary continuance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate Water Resources Engineer for our Brisbane office. You will lead flood resilience, hydrology, and hydraulic design across major transport projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires 10+ years in consulting, CPEng/RPEQ eligibility, and strong knowledge of ARR 2019 modelling tools. Flexible, collaborative culture and a pathway to leadership are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in civil or environmental engineering; postgraduate study in water resources desirable.
• 10+ years consulting experience with leadership of flood assessments and multidisciplinary infrastructure delivery from planning through detailed design.
• CPEng and RPEQ, or eligibility to obtain these credentials.
• Strong knowledge of ARR 2019 and hydrologic/hydraulic modelling tools (RORB, XP-RAFTS, WBNM, AWBM; TUFLOW, QGIS).
• Demonstrated technical leadership, client relationship management and mentoring capability.

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 modelling tools to inform 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.

Skills

Flood modelling

Hydrology

Hydraulic design

Technical leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Postgraduate study in water resources desirable

Tools

ARR 2019

RORB

XP-RAFTS

WBNM

AWBM

TUFLOW

QGIS

12d

MUSIC

Job description

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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 an Associate 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

About you:

• 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.

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.

Benefits at WSP:

• 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

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.