Senior Hydrology and Water Resources Engineer

GHD Pty Ltd; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD Pty Ltd in Perth is seeking a Senior Hydrology and Water Resources Engineer to lead diverse water resources projects within our team. You will contribute to flood modelling, hydrology, hydraulic engineering and water balance studies across mining, infrastructure and urban development sectors.

The role welcomes flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time) and offers opportunities to mentor engineers, deliver high-quality outcomes, and build strong client relationships in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5–15 years of relevant consulting, industry or client-side experience.
• Experience in flood modelling, hydrology or water resources.
• Experience delivering complex water resources projects across sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and apply hydrologic, hydraulic and water balance models using TUFLOW and GoldSim.
• Deliver flood studies, flood risk and flood impact assessments.
• Support mine water management, surface water management and operational water planning.
• Undertake catchment assessments, flood investigations and water system analyses.
• Lead technical components of multidisciplinary projects and collaborate across water, civil, mining and planning teams.
• Manage projects and coordinate multidisciplinary inputs to deliver high-quality outcomes within scope, schedule and budget.
• Build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships.
• Prepare proposals and contribute to business development and client engagement.
• Provide technical reviews and mentoring to engineers and junior staff.

Skills

Flood modelling

Hydrology

Hydraulic engineering

Surface water management

Catchment assessment

Mine water management

Water balance modelling

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

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.

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 a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.