Effective water use is part of all business, industry and community life. GHD has a powerful global network of water skills and experience that we can apply to local scenarios.
We offer a broad range of services covering feasibility studies, planning, design, project management, construction and asset management services as well as operational optimisation. Water resources are a key part of these projects, where water quality, water balance, erosion and sediment control, NSW water legislation and licencing and stormwater need to be considered.
This role is available on either a full time or part time basis.
Working with a leading water resources and water infrastructure team, this position as Senior Water Resources Engineer offers a great variety of projects, 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 role:
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.
There may be government or client requirements which require an up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination for this position.
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.
This role is available to applicants on a full time or part time basis.
Interested? Apply now.
Contact Alan Field
T +61 2 4081 3202
GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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