Water Network Growth Engineer - Modelling & GIS (Contract)

Fyfe; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fyfe is seeking a Water Engineer to support a major strategic growth program. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with the possibility of a further 6-month extension.

Working with a Senior Water Engineer, you will help assess the impact of growth areas, government housing initiatives and individual development proposals on the water network. You will prepare modelling inputs, analyse scenarios and support the identification of capacity constraints and infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Experience in water network planning and hydraulic modelling.
• Understanding of water network infrastructure and system behaviour.
• Experience with engineering analysis and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support growth modelling: Prepare model inputs, run scenarios and analyse the impact of future growth on water networks.
• Maintain quality data: Collect, validate and maintain network datasets, growth assumptions and modelling documentation.
• Undertake hydraulic analysis: Assess capacity, pressure, flow, storage, pump station and treatment constraints.
• Use GIS and spatial information: Support analysis and representation of growth areas and network infrastructure.
• Assess development enquiries: Complete preliminary capacity assessments and identify potential constraints and upgrades.
• Develop options: Assist with model calibration, validation and the assessment of infrastructure augmentation options.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Water network planning

GIS

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

EPANET

Job description

Fyfe is seeking a Water Engineer to support a major strategic growth program. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with the possibility of a further 6-month extension.

Working with a Senior Water Engineer, you will help assess the impact of growth areas, government housing initiatives and individual development proposals on the water network. You will prepare modelling inputs, analyse scenarios and support the identification of capacity constraints and infrastructure solutions.