Senior Flood Modeller

GHD Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Career development

Job summary

GHD is seeking a skilled Flood Modeller to join our NSW/ACT team in Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong or regional NSW offices. You’ll develop and apply TUFLOW hydraulic models and perform ARR-based analyses to support major water resources projects.

Join a dynamic team with strong client relationships, collaboration across disciplines and opportunities for career development in a global professional services company. Hybrid work arrangements are supported.

Qualifications

• Experience in flood modelling, hydrology or water resources consulting.
• Strong capability with TUFLOW, including model development, calibration and interpretation of results.
• Significant experience delivering flood studies and floodplain management projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing and applying TUFLOW hydraulic models and conducting ARR-based assessments.
• Delivering flood studies, floodplain risk management studies and development impact assessments.
• Managing client relationships and coordinating with stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Supporting business development by identifying opportunities and preparing proposals.

Skills

Flood modelling

Hydrology

Project management

Client relationships

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Water Resources background

Tools

TUFLOW

Job description

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a skilled Flood Modeller with a strong working knowledge of TUFLOW and Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) and a passion for water resources to join our NSW/ACT team in Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong or any of our regional NSW offices.

You will work on some of Australia's most significant floodplain, catchment and infrastructure projects, helping clients make informed decisions that improve resilience and create lasting community benefit.

You’ll join a great company culture with strong supportive relationships, and benefit from the career development, mentorship and growth opportunities that our team can provide.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Developing and applying TUFLOW hydraulic models and undertaking hydrologic and hydraulic assessments in accordance with Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) methodologies.
• Delivering flood studies, floodplain risk management studies and development impact assessments across major water, transport, mining, defence and urban development projects.
• Delivering on multidisciplinary projects and tasks, maintaining strong client relationships and coordinating with stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Collaborating across water resources, civil engineering, environmental services and planning, while conducting technical reviews and mentoring junior team members.
• Contributing to business development by identifying opportunities and preparing proposals to secure new projects.

What you will bring to the team

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or a related discipline.
• Between 5 & 12 years of experience in a similar role in a consulting environment.
• Significant experience in flood modelling, hydrology or water resources consulting.
• Strong capability in TUFLOW, including model development, calibration and interpretation of results.
• Sound understanding and practical application of Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR).
• Experience delivering flood studies, flood impact assessments and floodplain management projects.
• Strong client relationship skills and project management skills in water resources projects

We’re open to discussing full time or part time options.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

Come together and make a meaningful impact.

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.