Hybrid Surface Water Engineer - Goldsim & Mine Water Focus

Ghd Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Surface Water Engineer (Associate to Senior Associate) to join our National Geo‑Environment team in Australia. You’ll work on flood resilience, hydrology, hydraulics, and climate adaptation across national and international projects.

With 8+ years in water resources, you’ll lead multidisciplinary projects, deliver robust models and design packages, and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative environment. This role can be based in Melbourne or Sydney.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in water resources or surface water engineering.
• Strong background in stormwater management and hydraulic modelling.
• Experience delivering flooding, drainage, or water quality assessments.
• Proficiency with GIS/CAD tools and reporting.
• Professional certification (CPEng) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver surface water assessments, hydrological and hydraulic models for diverse projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams from planning to detailed design with client engagement.
• Prepare and review technical reports and design packages for water infrastructure.
• Develop innovative flood resilience and climate adaptation approaches.
• Mentor junior engineers within a collaborative team.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modelling

Stormwater design

Project leadership

Client engagement

Communication skills

GIS

ArcGIS

Education

Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

RORB

WBMN

XP-RAFTS

TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

XP-SWMM/STORM

DRAINS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Surface Water Engineer - Associate to Senior Associate Level

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Join our National Geo‑Environment team, where you’ll help shape some of Australia’s most significant infrastructure and environmental projects. Our team works at the intersection of engineering, climate resilience and environmental stewardship, designing future‑ready solutions that protect communities and support sustainable growth.

As a Surface Water Engineer with at least 8 years’ experience, you’ll join our Surface Water and Flooding team where you’ll contribute to industry‑leading projects focused on flood resilience, hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater design and climate change adaptation. You’ll help deliver innovative, sustainable water solutions using the latest modelling tools, technologies and design approaches.

This role can be based in Melbourne or Sydney, with opportunities to work across a wide portfolio of national and international projects.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver surface water assessments, hydrological and hydraulic models (1D/2D) and stormwater designs for waste, mining, renewable energy, industrial and infrastructure projects across Australia and abroad.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary projects from early planning through to detailed design, ensuring quality, technical excellence and strong client engagement.
• Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, environmental assessments and detailed design packages for stormwater and water management infrastructure.
• Develop innovative approaches in flood resilience, climate adaptation and sustainable water management to enhance project outcomes.
• Support and guide junior engineers within a collaborative, high‑performing team.

About You

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; postgraduate studies in water resources welcomed.
• 8+ years’ experience in water resources or surface water engineering, with proven success in delivering high‑quality designs and studies.
• Strong background in stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulic modelling (e.g. RORB, WBMN, XP‑RAFTS, TUFLOW, HEC‑RAS, XP‑SWMM/STORM, DRAINS).
• Experience delivering flooding, drainage, dam‑break, erosion and sediment control or water quality assessments across a variety of sectors.
• Proficiency in GIS/CAD tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo, AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in consulting environments with multidisciplinary teams.
• CPEng or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.

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