Senior Water Resources Engineer — Lead Flood & Water Planning

GHD; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

GHD is seeking experienced water resources professionals to join our team in Australia, contributing to major infrastructure, mining, water, defence or urban development projects. You will work on hydraulic, hydrologic and water balance models using TUFLOW and GoldSim, deliver flood studies, and perform ARR-based assessments while engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Positions can be based at any GHD office in Australia, with hybrid work arrangements and opportunities for full-time or

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Water Resources Engineering.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Hydraulic, hydrologic and water balance models using tools such as TUFLOW and GoldSim.
• Delivering flood studies and floodplain risk management studies.
• Conducting hydrologic and hydraulic assessments in accordance with ARR methodologies.
• Supporting mine water management studies and strategic water planning projects.
• Analyzing complex catchments and water systems to support informed decision making.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across water resources, civil engineering, environmental services, mining, dams, tailings and planning.
• Managing projects and maintaining strong client relationships to deliver outcomes.
• Contributing to proposals and the continued growth of our water resources capability.
• Conducting technical reviews and mentoring emerging professionals across the team.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Client relationships

Project management

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Water Resources Engineering

Tools

TUFLOW

GoldSim

Job description

GHD is seeking experienced water resources professionals to join our team in Australia, contributing to major infrastructure, mining, water, defence or urban development projects. You will work on hydraulic, hydrologic and water balance models using TUFLOW and GoldSim, deliver flood studies, and perform ARR-based assessments while engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Positions can be based at any GHD office in Australia, with hybrid work arrangements and opportunities for full-time or