The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Newcastle Water Team.
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.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Leading water resources assessments integrating water balance, water quality, flooding and drainage aspects for traditional energy and resources projects and emerging asset transition applications. Our team are also involved in infrastructure projects across Australia.
- Being part of a team that includes leading practitioners in the NSW industry
- Providing creative solutions to fit the needs of our clients and communities
- Supporting the management of a variety of multidisciplinary projects
What you will bring to the team:
- Strong understanding of the environmental issues with relation to the management of surface water, particularly for energy and resource clients. The ability to appropriately scope and carry out the corresponding required assessments in accordance with NSW requirements.
- Coordinate and review hydrology and hydraulic modelling to inform planning studies through to detailed design of new infrastructure
- Advanced analytical and spreadsheet abilities. Intermediate GIS capability preferred.
- Candidates with site or construction based experience looking to apply practical knowledge to complex assessments and design are encouraged.
- Appreciation for CAD (eg 12D, Civil3D, AutoCAD) is vital for coordination of design and drafting team members.
- Demonstrated professional judgement and commercial acumen, including identifying, assessing, evaluating and solving problems to brief and budget
- A business and relationship development attitude to enhance our client portfolio and project delivery
- Robust written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues concisely
- An interest in coaching and mentoring to technically strengthen the team capabilities
- Project management skills of water resources projects, including preparation and review of fee proposals, management of resources, budget, risks and health and safety
- Bachelor of Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
Interested? Apply now.
Contact Gideon Lau
Ph +61 2 9239 7295
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.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
#LI-GL1
Come together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. Let's drive real change. Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
89 jobs found