Senior Water Resources Engineer — Hybrid/Remote

GHD; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

GHD is seeking experienced water resources professionals to join our Australian teams, delivering hydraulic, hydrologic and water balance modelling for major infrastructure, mining, defence and urban development projects.

You will contribute to flood studies, water planning and environmental projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across our connected network and mentoring rising engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering or related discipline.
• Approximately 5–15 years of relevant consulting, industry or client-side experience.
• Experience in flood modelling, hydrology, hydraulic engineering or water resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydraulic, hydrologic and water balance models using TUFLOW and GoldSim.
• Deliver flood studies, floodplain risk assessments and development impact studies.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic assessments in line with ARR methodologies.
• Support mine water management studies and strategic water planning projects.
• Analyse complex catchments and water systems to support decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across water resources, civil engineering and planning.
• Manage projects, maintain client relationships and engage stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals and growth of water resources capability.
• Mentor emerging professionals and conduct technical reviews.

Skills

Flood modelling

Hydrology

Hydraulic engineering

Surface water engineering

Mine water management

Water balance modelling

Water resources planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Civil/Environmental/W tr Eng or related discipline

Tools

TUFLOW

GoldSim

Job description

GHD is seeking experienced water resources professionals to join our Australian teams, delivering hydraulic, hydrologic and water balance modelling for major infrastructure, mining, defence and urban development projects.

You will contribute to flood studies, water planning and environmental projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across our connected network and mentoring rising engineers.