Lead Project Water Resource Engineer

WRM Water & Environment Pty Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WRM Water & Environment Pty Ltd – Brisbane QLD is seeking an experienced lead project engineer to deliver complex water resource projects and progress toward senior roles. The role offers growth in a dynamic environment with mentorship from industry experts and flexible working arrangements.

Based in Brisbane, with options for Darwin or Melbourne, the position can be full or part time and emphasizes client-focused project delivery, technical excellence, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental or civil engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in water resources.
• Capable in water balance or flood modelling (e.g., GoldSim, TUFLOw).
• Proficient with spatial software (QGIS, 12D, Civil 3D).
• Proficient with Python/coding applications.
• Strong client focus and project management basics.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and communication.
• Keen to collaborate and share knowledge in a culture of technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex water resource projects.
• Develop your project management skills with valued clients.
• Advance technical skills in water balance and modelling.
• Progress your career with mentoring and training.
• Support the team through innovation and wellbeing initiatives.
• Contribute to the business strategy with agile and inclusive practices.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Client focus

Education

Degree in environmental or civil engineering

Tools

GoldSim

TUFLOW

URBS

XP-RAFTS

MUSIC

QGIS

12D

Civil 3D

Python

Job description

WRM Water & Environment Pty Ltd – Brisbane QLD

An exciting opportunity to join our highly respected team of specialist water resource engineers!

An exciting opportunity to join our highly respected team of specialist water resource engineers!

The role

Our lead project engineer role offers excellent opportunities for growth and progression in a dynamic environment. This opportunity extends to senior engineers commensurate with experience.

• Deliver complex water resource projects including water management plans, environmental impact assessments, rehabilitation plans, flood and floodplain management studies, and hydraulic design projects
• Develop your project management skills working with a variety of valued clients (energy and resources, government, infrastructure, land development)
• Advance your technical skills in water balance, flood modelling and civil design, working alongside recognised industry experts and our team of specialist water resource engineers
• Progress your career and continue your professional development with mentoring from highly skilled leaders and team members, and support for training and industry events
• Contribute to our employee-focussed business through our innovation, mentoring and wellbeing initiatives
• Contribute to our business strategy, we are an agile and inclusive business, where everyone’s voice is heard.

The role can be full or part time, based in Brisbane, Darwin or Melbourne, with flexible working arrangements.

About you

The ideal candidate is an experienced and motivated water resources engineer, confident delivering projects and progressing towards senior level.

• Degree in environmental or civil engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in water resources
• Capability in one (or more) fields of water balance, catchment, flooding and / or stormwater modelling (e.g. GoldSim, TUFLOW, URBS, XP-RAFTS, MUSIC)
• Confident with one (or more) spatial / terrain software packages (QGIS, 12D, Civil 3D)
• Confident with Python / coding applications
• Familiar with project management concepts and a strong client focus
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills
• Keen to collaborate and share knowledge in a culture of technical excellence.

The WRM experience

WRM, part of the Geosyntec group of companies, is a well-respected Australian specialist water and environmental engineering consultancy. Our reputation is based on delivering excellent customer service and work of the highest quality. We maintain a fun, flexible, inclusive and engaging environment to both grow and support our people.

• Build experience with a diverse portfolio of valued clients and draw on collective expertise to deliver industry best practice
• Collaborate with colleagues, work with experts and be part of a highly regarded team of specialists
• Deliver technical excellence and develop new approaches with the latest technology and innovations
• Progress your career with a structured framework and mentoring to support technical, commercial and leadership development
• Join a business with an agile, responsive leadership team committed to a culture of excellence
• Work on projects across Australia from our Brisbane and Darwin offices that support flexible working and inter-office secondments
• We offer a competitive salary based on performance and contribution, plus a sustainable profit share scheme.

Learn more about us!

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