Senior Water Resource Engineer

Senior Water Resource Engineer

Join WSP, a global leader in engineering professional services, and take your career to the next level as a Senior Water Resource Engineer. As a key member of our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers, you'll play a crucial role in delivering iconic projects that shape the future. 

As a Senior Water Resource Engineer at WSP, you’ll lead the way in enhancing the capabilities and reputation of our Geo-Environment team. You’ll spearhead significant projects in civil, infrastructure, renewable energy, and mining sectors, with a focus on water resource management, flood resilience, and climate change adaptation. This role is open to candidates based in Melbourne, Brisbane, or Perth. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Drive the development and implementation of innovative, sustainable surface water management solutions. 
• Lead complex geo-environmental engineering projects, with an emphasis on surface water assessments and designs across various sectors in Australia and internationally. 
• Take charge of producing high-level technical documents and environmental assessments, ensuring technical excellence and innovation. 
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring effective risk management and adherence to the highest quality standards. 
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative culture and shared project responsibilities. 
• Build and maintain a strong reputation for delivering successful flood and drainage design projects using cutting-edge technologies. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Civil/Environmental Engineering, with postgraduate qualifications in water resource management. 
• Professional accreditation such as CPEng and RPEQ (or equivalent) or willing to get the accreditation. 
• Extensive experience in water resource engineering, with a strong track record of leading projects from start to finish. 
• Proficiency in hydrology and hydraulic modelling software such as RORB, XPSTORM, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS and GIS programs. 
• Drainage infrastructure sizing and design experience. 
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with a proven ability to mentor and develop engineers at junior to mid levels. 

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

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