Water Resources Engineer - Flexible Work & Global Projects

Egis Group; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to deliver consultancy services across a diverse portfolio of projects locally, nationally and internationally. The role supports dam, drainage and flood-related studies, modelling, and water management plans.

The position can be based in Newcastle with flexible working arrangements, including remote options and opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ professional experience in water resources engineering within a consultancy.
• Tertiary Engineering degree (Civil, Environmental).
• CPEng and/or RPEQ (or willingness to obtain) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of local Australian standards and statutory and regulatory requirements relating to civil design and water management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assess water infrastructure (dams, levees, drainage) from strategic planning to design and operation.
• Apply hydrologic and hydraulic flood modelling and water balance modelling to assessments.
• Prepare Water Management Plans and deliver erosion and sediment control designs where needed.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Hydrologic modelling

Hydraulic modelling

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary Engineering degree (Civil, Environmental)

CPEng and/or RPEQ (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Egis is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to deliver consultancy services across a diverse portfolio of projects locally, nationally and internationally. The role supports dam, drainage and flood-related studies, modelling, and water management plans.

The position can be based in Newcastle with flexible working arrangements, including remote options and opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.