Senior Water Resources Engineer: Flood Modelling & Hydrology

GHD; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a senior Water Resources Engineer in New Zealand to lead and contribute to major water projects across infrastructure, mining, and urban development. You will work within a global network to deliver hydrologic, hydraulic, and water balance modelling using TUFLOW and GoldSim.

Ideal candidates have 5–15 years of relevant consulting experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Hybrid or on-site arrangements across NZ offices may be discussed.

Qualifications

• 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 in Flood modelling, Hydrology, Hydraulic engineering, Surface water engineering, Mine water management, Water balance modelling, Water resources planning and assessment.
• Strong technical capability in TUFLOW and GoldSim.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

TUFLOW

GoldSim

Flood modelling

Hydrology

Hydraulic engineering

Surface water

Mine water management

Water balance modelling

Water resources planning

Education

Civil/Environmental/Water Resources Engineering degree

Job description

GHD is seeking a senior Water Resources Engineer in New Zealand to lead and contribute to major water projects across infrastructure, mining, and urban development. You will work within a global network to deliver hydrologic, hydraulic, and water balance modelling using TUFLOW and GoldSim.

Ideal candidates have 5–15 years of relevant consulting experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Hybrid or on-site arrangements across NZ offices may be discussed.