Portfolio Technical Lead - Surface Water & Hydrology

Mineral Resources; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Mineral Resources in Perth is seeking a Senior Hydrology and Water Resources Engineer to contribute to a diverse portfolio of water resources projects. You will apply hydrologic and hydraulic models, lead multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients across mining, infrastructure and urban development sectors.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, a range of project types and opportunities to mentor engineers while delivering technically robust outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5 to 15 years of relevant consulting, industry or client-side experience.
• Experience in flood modelling, hydrology, hydraulic engineering, surface water, mine water management, or water balance modelling.
• Experience delivering complex water resources projects across sectors such as mining, infrastructure, energy, water, defence or urban development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret modelling outcomes and communicate practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply hydrologic, hydraulic and water balance models using tools such as TUFLOW and GoldSim.
• Deliver flood studies, flood risk assessments, flood impact assessments, drainage studies and development impact assessments.
• Support mine water management and surface water management projects.
• Undertake catchment assessments, flood investigations and water system analyses.
• Lead technical components of multidisciplinary projects and collaborate with specialists across water, civil engineering, mining, environment, dams, tailings and planning.
• Manage projects, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and deliver high-quality outcomes within scope, programme and budget.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Prepare proposals and contribute to business development.
• Undertaking technical reviews and mentoring to engineers and emerging professionals.

Skills

Flood modelling

Hydrology

Hydraulic modelling

Surface water

Catchment modelling

Mine water mgmt

Water balance

Client engagement

Project leadership

Education

Civil Engineering

Environmental Eng

Water Resources Eng

Tools

TUFLOW

GoldSim

Job description

Senior Hydrology and Water Resources Engineer

Water is fundamental to the health of our communities, environment and industries. As floods, droughts and extreme weather events become increasingly complex, our Water team is helping clients plan, adapt and build greater resilience.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Hydrology and Water Resources Engineer to join our Perth team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of water resources projects.

Who are we looking for?

Your expertise may span flood modelling, hydrology, hydraulic engineering, surface water management, catchment assessment, mine water management or water balance modelling.

We’re particularly interested in professionals with strong technical capability in TUFLOW and/or GoldSim, with experience delivering water resources projects across sectors such as mining, water and transport infrastructure, energy, defence, urban development, dams and tailings.

Flexible working arrangements, including full-time and part-time options, can be considered.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, you may be involved in:

• Developing, reviewing and applying hydrologic, hydraulic and water balance models, using tools such as TUFLOW and GoldSim.
• Delivering flood studies, flood risk assessments, flood impact assessments, drainage studies and development impact assessments.
• Supporting mine water management, surface water management, operational water assessments and strategic water planning projects.
• Undertaking catchment assessments, flood investigations and water system analyses to support planning, design and operational decision-making.
• Leading technical components of multidisciplinary projects and collaborating with specialists across water, civil engineering, mining, environment, dams, tailings and planning.
• Managing projects, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed scope, programme and budget.
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Preparing proposals and contributing to business development, client engagement and the continued growth of our water resources capability.
• Undertaking technical reviews and providing guidance and mentoring to engineers and emerging professionals.

What you will bring to the team:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5 to 15 years of relevant consulting, industry or client-side experience.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Flood modelling
  • Hydrology and catchment modelling
  • Hydraulic engineering and modelling
  • Surface water and drainage engineering
  • Mine water management
  • Water balance modelling
• Experience delivering complex water resources projects across sectors such as mining, infrastructure, energy, water, defence or urban development.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret modelling outcomes and communicate practical recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with clients and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management skills and a commitment to delivering technically robust, high‑quality outcomes.