Senior Water Resources Engineer - Transport & Infrastructure

WSP Global Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Landmark projects

Recognition of achievement

Additional annual leave

Salary continuance insurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Brisbane to lead flood resilience and hydrology projects across transport and infrastructure sectors. You will drive technical delivery and strengthen client relationships while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires a degree in civil/environmental engineering with 5–10 years of consulting experience; CPEng/RPEQ or eligibility is preferred. Knowledge of ARR 2019 and modelling tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, water resources focus.
• 5–10 years of consulting experience in flood assessments and infrastructure delivery.
• CPEng and RPEQ or eligible to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of ARR 2019 and hydrologic/hydraulic modelling tools.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and maintain client relationships.
• Develop flood resilience, hydrology and hydraulic studies for major projects.
• Mentor junior engineers within the water practice.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to proposals and bid activities.

Skills

Hydrology

Water resources

Hydraulic modelling

Technical leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring

Education

BSc/MSc in civil or environmental engineering (water resources)

Tools

RORB

XP-RAFTS

WBNM

AWBM

TUFLOW

QGIS

12d

MUSIC

Job description

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms. Over 83,000 people combine local knowledge with international expertise to advise, design and deliver solutions that help communities thrive.

Our Queensland Bridges, Aviation and Roads team is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Brisbane office. This senior technical and client-facing role will help deliver flood resilience, hydrology and hydraulic solutions across major transport and multidisciplinary projects in Australia. You will lead project delivery, strengthen client relationships and develop junior engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support flood resilience, hydrology, hydraulic modelling and surface water design for major transport and infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to technical quality and delivery against scope, budget, schedule and client expectations.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams and apply contemporary modelling tools to inform practical, climate-resilient solutions.
• Prepare and review technical reports and contribute to proposals and work-winning activities.
• Build trusted client relationships and mentor less experienced engineers across the wider water practice.

About you:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering; postgraduate study in water resources is desirable.
• Approximately 5-10 years of relevant consulting experience, including flood assessments and multidisciplinary infrastructure delivery from planning through to detailed design.
• CPEng and RPEQ, or eligibility to obtain these credentials.
• Strong knowledge of ARR 2019 and hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, including RORB, XP-RAFTS, WBNM or AWBM, TUFLOW and QGIS; experience with 12d and MUSIC is desirable.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, client relationship management and mentoring capability, with an interest in flood resilience, climate adaptation and safe, sustainable outcomes.

At WSP, you will have the autonomy, support and global reach to build a career that is right for you while contributing to projects with lasting community impact.

Benefits at WSP:

• Flexible ways of working, supported by a collaborative and inclusive culture
• Career development, mentoring and technical learning opportunities
• Access to landmark projects and professional opportunities
• Recognition of individual and team achievements
• Options to purchase additional annual leave
• Salary continuance insurance and wellbeing support

WSP is committed to an inclusive culture of belonging and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.