Experienced Professional, Water Resources Engineering

WSP in Australia; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Global mobility and learning

Job summary

WSP’s Geo-Environment (GEE) team in Queensland is seeking a Senior Water Resource Engineer to contribute to surface water, drainage, flood modelling and water management projects across Queensland and nationally.

You will deliver assessments, modelling, reporting, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance infrastructure, mining, renewables and environmental projects while mentoring others and supporting innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience in surface water engineering, drainage design, flood studies or related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of modelling tools such as RORB, XP-RAFTS, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, DRAINS or similar.
• GIS capability using ArcGIS, QGIS or equivalent platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively within diverse and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Australian water management frameworks, drainage standards and environmental assessment processes.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver surface water assessments, drainage strategies and design solutions across infrastructure, mining, renewable energy, waste and industrial development projects.
• Undertake hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, including flood assessments and stormwater analysis.
• Support project delivery from planning and environmental assessment through to concept and detailed design.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation and assessment packages.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality client outcomes.
• Assist with proposal preparation, scope development and project planning activities.
• Contribute to innovation, climate resilience and sustainable water management initiatives.
• Continue to build technical capability through mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

RORB

XP-RAFTS

TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

DRAINS

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, work on landmark projects and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in your field. You'll be encouraged to explore new ideas, embrace innovation and grow your career in a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Our Geo-Environment (GEE) team is solving some of Australia’s biggest challenges across the built and natural environments. We are seeking a Senior Water Resource Engineer to contribute to surface water, drainage, flood modelling and water management projects across Queensland and nationally. This role provides the opportunity to develop technical expertise while working alongside experienced specialists within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

As a Senior Water Resource Engineer, You’ll

• Deliver surface water assessments, drainage strategies and design solutions across infrastructure, mining, renewable energy, waste and industrial development projects.
• Undertake hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, including flood assessments and stormwater analysis.
• Support project delivery from planning and environmental assessment through to concept and detailed design.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation and assessment packages.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality client outcomes.
• Assist with proposal preparation, scope development and project planning activities.
• Contribute to innovation, climate resilience and sustainable water management initiatives.
• Continue to build technical capability through mentoring and professional development opportunities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience in surface water engineering, drainage design, flood studies or related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of modelling tools such as RORB, XP-RAFTS, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, DRAINS or similar.
• GIS capability using ArcGIS, QGIS or equivalent platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively within diverse and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Australian water management frameworks, drainage standards and environmental assessment processes.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous professional development.

Why WSP?

• Work on impactful projects that shape communities and the environment.
• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Access strong career development pathways and mentoring.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements and wellbeing initiatives.
• Benefit from global mobility and learning opportunities.