Senior Water Resources Engineers - Seeking Expressions Of Interest

Ghd; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

GHD is seeking experienced water resources professionals across Australia to deliver hydraulic, hydrologic and water balance studies for major infrastructure, mining and urban development projects. You will work with senior engineers, mentors and clients, applying TUFLOW and GoldSim to model catchments, floods and water resources planning.

Positions are based in Australia with hybrid work arrangements and opportunities for flexible schedules, emphasizing technical excellence, career growth and

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil/Environmental or Water Resources Engineering with consulting or client-side experience.
• Experience delivering complex water resources projects across infrastructure, mining, energy or urban development.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, plus project management capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydraulic, hydrologic and water balance models using TUFLOW and GoldSim.
• Deliver flood studies, risk assessments and development impact analyses.
• Conduct ARR methodology-based hydrologic/hydraulic assessments and water planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across water resources, civil engineering and mining.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to proposals and business development.

Skills

Flood modelling

Hydrology

Hydraulic engineering

Surface water

Catchments

Mine water management

Water balance modelling

Water resources planning

Education

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Water Resources Engineering

Tools

TUFLOW

GoldSim

Job description

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?

Whether your expertise lies in flood modelling, hydrology, hydraulic engineering, surface water, catchments, mine water management or water balance modelling, we'd love to hear from you.

We're particularly interested in professionals with strong experience in TUFLOW and/or GoldSim, who are looking to contribute to major infrastructure, mining, water infrastructure, defence, urban development, dams, tailings, environmental and digital disciplines.

You’ll contribute to meaningful work within a supportive culture that values technical excellence, career growth and flexible opportunities across our connected network.

Positions can be based at any GHD office in Australia, and we’re open to discussing preferences for full time and part time.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, you may be involved in:

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

What you will bring to the team:

• Degree qualifications 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.
• Experience delivering complex water resources projects across infrastructure, mining, energy, water, defence or urban development sectors.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and client relationship skills.
• Project management experience and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Flood modelling
• Hydrology
• Hydraulic engineering
• Surface water engineering
• Mine water management
• Water balance modelling
• Water resources planning and assessment

Strong technical capability in one or more of the following:

• TUFLOW
• GoldSim

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 hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.