Address- Key Principal-level role in WSP Australia’s Bridges, Aviation & Roads team
- Bring your Water Resources expertise to major transport projects
- Melbourne location, hybrid work arrangements
Due to the ongoing success of our Victorian operations, our Bridges, Aviation & Roads team WSP Australia has a fantastic opportunity for a high-performing Water Resources Engineer with expertise in to step into design leadership roles on Major Transport Projects in Victoria.
What you’ll do:
You will be actively involved in:
- Undertaking surface water assessments to support environmental assessments / approvals for projects in the Transport sector
- Undertaking surface water modelling and design for civil infrastructure projects in the Transport sector
- Using GIS software to manage, interpret and present hydrological data and outputs of surface water modelling analyses
- Preparing environmental assessment and design reports to a high standard
- Assisting in developing less experienced engineers in a collaborative team environment, and for more senior roles have experience in client interaction and the ability to lead drainage design elements of small to medium size infrastructure projects to budget, time and client expectations
We welcome candidates considering part-time, or other flexible working arrangements in our team.
You will be rewarded with an opportunity to work for one of the largest engineering consultancies in the world along with a supported career path for a very successful future.
We are a collaborative team of experts that thrives on challenge and unconventional thinking. Join us in doing purposeful, sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future!
About you:
- Experience in leading or undertaking flooding, drainage and water quality studies for environmental assessments and infrastructure design projects across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on Transport, Water and Urban Development sectors
- Understanding and application of ARR 2019 guidelines, and a thorough understanding of Melbourne Water guidelines and procedures
- Worked previously in a consulting environment and be enthusiastic, positive and enjoy working in a high performing team which strives for technical excellence, quality and innovation in delivering safe and sustainable solutions
- Excellent communication skills, particularly written and in consultation with authorities
Skills and Qualifications:
- A minimum of 15+ years of experience
- Bachelor or Masters’ level degree in Civil or Civil/Environmental Engineering and tertiary qualification, and ideally a post graduate qualification in Water Resource Management
- A high-quality technical capability to successfully support hydrological elements of projects in the Transport sector, with the ability to work on all stages of the project lifecycle, from planning to detailed design
- CPEng or equivalent industry recognition will be an advantage
- A good understanding of hydrologic, hydraulic and water quality modelling packages used in environmental assessment and infrastructure design
- Proficiency in software used for hydrology models (RORB, XP-RAFTS, WBMN, AWBM) and hydraulic models (TUFLOW, ICM, XP-SWMM, HEC-RAS, MIKE)
- Expertise in any of the following specialist surface water management aspects: hydrological yield analysis, water balance modelling, water quality modelling and urban waterway rehabilitation.
- Proficiency in software used for water resource management and water balance (Source, GoldSim), drainage design (12D and DRAINS), water quality modelling (MUSIC) and associated GIS software programs (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo).
About WSP
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.
We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you’ll imagine a better future for you.
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Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.
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