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SalaryThe importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated.
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.
Who are we looking for?
GHD South Queensland's Surface Water Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Water Resource Engineer to join our Brisbane-based team. This exciting role will be involved in the delivery of substantive hydrology and hydraulic elements for a diverse range of integrated projects.
There is flexibility in this position to define and drive career outcomes that are most important to you (whether that be technical, business development or managerial). This is all while working within the hydrology and hydrodynamics service line which is comprised of a large pool of Global industry leaders and technical experts. The South Queensland Surface Water team is a highly motivated and social group, with a mix of water professionals ranging from fresh graduates all the way through to senior technical directors with 35+ years of consulting experience. In addition to the technical aspects of the role outlined below, we place a high priority on identifying candidates who would also be a good cultural fit for the team - those who would be willing to integrate into the social fabric of the group and embrace activities such as mentoring, contributing to group discussions, and forging meaningful connections on a personal level - in-line with GHD's core principals of respect, integrity, safety, and teamwork.
Working with our accomplished Team Leaders and Project Mangers, you will be involved with:
- Working on a broad range of civil infrastructure, which may include dams, weirs, fishways, stormwater drainage, linear infrastructure and mine water management schemes.
- Working on a diverse range of projects based locally, interstate and internationally.
- Undertaking complex numerical modelling studies of various types of water infrastructure to facilitate impact assessments, risk assessments, concept designs, and regulatory compliance; and
- Undertaking business development activities and project bidding tasks.
- A degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, data science/ analytics.
- Between 5-10 years' relevant experience.
- Recognizing that not everyone has the same set of skills, we are keen to see where your strengths lie. Skills relevant to this position will include many of the following:
- A fundamental understanding of relevant guidelines and methodologies relevant to your skills (e.g., ARR 2019 methodologies and techniques)
- Applied experience supporting infrastructure design through the application of various hydrologic and hydraulic packages
- Hands-on experience with a range of software will be viewed favourably. GHD utilizes a vast array of hydrologic, hydraulic, hydrodynamic and water balance packages including Goldsim; 2D hydraulics such as TUFLOW and HECRAS; GIS and other compatible software
- Experience with other high-end software such as CFD (computational fluid dynamics), risk assessment software (LifeSim), programming packages (Python or R) or civil design packages (12D/ Civil3D) will also be viewed favorably.
- Ideally be from a consultancy background, be a great communicator and team player with the ability to work independently and demonstrate good decision making skills.
Contact Hennie Coetzee
T +61 7 3316 3379.
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.
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