Senior Water Resources Engineer

Spiire

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing events
Study leave
Volunteer days
Floating public holidays

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in engineering seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Melbourne. This role involves leading design projects and mentoring junior engineers, focusing on sustainable water management solutions. Ideal candidates are seasoned Civil or Environmental Engineers with consultancy experience. The company promotes a collaborative culture and offers various employee benefits, including extended leave options.

Qualifications

  • Seasoned Civil or Environmental Engineer with a proven track record.
  • Experience delivering integrated water projects.
  • Mentoring and developing junior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical guidance on complex projects.
  • Manage small to medium scale design projects.
  • Contribute to stormwater management strategies.

Skills

Experience in design of WSUD assets and waterways
Stormwater management
Integrated water management planning
Environmental policy
Teamwork and collaboration

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Water Resources Engineer role at Spiire.

We are an integrated team of civil engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, town planners, urban designers, water engineers, digital specialists and visual media artists providing consultancy services to the property and infrastructure sectors. Our team of more than 350 people work across ten offices in VIC, NSW, SA, QLD, and the ACT. Our Integrated Water team combines the skills of engineers that advise, design and consult on a diverse range of projects throughout the project lifecycle, with a common focus on creating a sense of place while protecting the environment and waterways.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to join our team, leading engineering design and providing advisory services. You’ll be exposed to a wide range of integrated projects and enjoy true variety in your work.

This role will see you:

  • Being recognised as a technical lead on complex, multi-disciplinary land development projects and contributing high quality engineering solutions
  • Managing small to medium scale design projects such as waterway design, bioretention systems, stormwater harvesting schemes and wetlands
  • Contributing to stormwater management strategies
  • Mentoring and developing graduates and junior engineers, fostering our strong professional development culture
About you

First and foremost, you share our passion for achieving sustainable solutions for our clients through collaboration and inclusive teamwork. You are a seasoned Civil or Environmental Engineer with a proven track record successfully delivering integrated water projects ready to take on a technical lead role.

You will come to us with:

  • Experience in design of WSUD assets and waterways, wetlands and alternative water systems
  • A keen interest in stormwater management, water quality, integrated water management planning, or environmental policy
  • A passion for teamwork and collaboration; fostering a multidisciplinary approach to projects
  • Previous experience within a consultancy environment, water authorities and local council will be highly regarded
Our Culture

At Spiire, we believe our culture is our difference. We’re a forward-thinking, people-centric organisation that recognises the importance of working as one team towards a common goal. As a successful and growing employee-owned business, we recognise and reward the contributions of our people and provide real opportunities and pathways for career progression.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s on offer:

  • Regular social initiatives and events within the Integrated Water team and the wider business
  • Health and wellbeing events promoting physical and mental wellbeing
  • An extension of leave benefits including study leave, volunteer days and floating public holidays

For more information on Spiire, check out our website at www.spiire.com.au

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Consulting, Design, and Engineering
  • Industries: Design Services

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