Surface Water Engineer - Associate to Senior Associate Level

WSP in Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking a Surface Water Engineer with 8+ years’ experience to join our Surface Water and Flooding team in Australia. Based in Melbourne or Sydney, you’ll deliver surface water assessments, hydrology and hydraulics models, and stormwater designs across a broad portfolio.

You’ll lead multidisciplinary projects, prepare high-quality reports, and guide junior engineers while applying best-practice approaches to flood resilience and climate adaptation for infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; postgraduate studies in water resources welcomed.
• 8+ years’ experience in water resources or surface water engineering with proven delivery of high‑quality designs.
• Strong background in stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulic modelling with listed tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver surface water assessments, hydrological and hydraulic models (1D/2D) and stormwater designs for projects across Australia and abroad.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary projects from early planning through detailed design with client engagement.
• Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, environmental assessments and design packages for stormwater and water infrastructure.
• Develop approaches in flood resilience, climate adaptation and sustainable water management.
• Support and guide junior engineers within a collaborative, high-performing team.

Skills

Surface Water Engineering

Hydrology & Hydraulics

Project Leadership

Client Engagement

GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Postgraduate studies in water resources

Tools

RORB

WBMN

XP-RAFTS

TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

XP-SWMM/STORM

DRAINS

ArcGIS

QGIS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Join WSP as a key technical leader in our National Geo‑Environment team, where you’ll help shape some of Australia’s most significant infrastructure and environmental projects. Our team works at the intersection of engineering, climate resilience and environmental stewardship, designing future‑ready solutions that protect communities and support sustainable growth.

As a Surface Water Engineer with at least 8 years’ experience, you’ll join our Surface Water and Flooding team where you’ll contribute to industry‑leading projects focused on flood resilience, hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater design and climate change adaptation. You’ll help deliver innovative, sustainable water solutions using the latest modelling tools, technologies and design approaches.

This role can be based in Melbourne or Sydney, with opportunities to work across a wide portfolio of national and international projects.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver surface water assessments, hydrological and hydraulic models (1D/2D) and stormwater designs for waste, mining, renewable energy, industrial and infrastructure projects across Australia and abroad.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary projects from early planning through to detailed design, ensuring quality, technical excellence and strong client engagement.
• Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, environmental assessments and detailed design packages for stormwater and water management infrastructure.
• Develop innovative approaches in flood resilience, climate adaptation and sustainable water management to enhance project outcomes.
• Support and guide junior engineers within a collaborative, high‑performing team.

About You

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; postgraduate studies in water resources welcomed.
• 8+ years’ experience in water resources or surface water engineering, with proven success in delivering high‑quality designs and studies.
• Strong background in stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulic modelling (e.g. RORB, WBMN, XP‑RAFTS, TUFLOW, HEC‑RAS, XP‑SWMM/STORM, DRAINS).
• Experience delivering flooding, drainage, dam‑break, erosion and sediment control or water quality assessments across a variety of sectors.
• Proficiency in GIS/CAD tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo, AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in consulting environments with multidisciplinary teams.
• CPEng or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.