Principal Water Resources Engineer
As a Principal Water Resources Engineer, your impact will be in providing consultancy and technical services to deliver innovative solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects locally, nationally and internationally.
You will be responsible for:
- Technical leadership of projects, including full project management responsibilities encompassing client relationship management and project financials
- Leading business development activities with new and existing clients to support revenue and the strategic direction of the Water Resources team.
- Conducting risk assessments and advising feasible solutions to clients
- Assessment of water infrastructure (dams, levees, drainage works) from strategic planning to design and operation across a range of industries with a focus in the resources sector
- Application of technical fundamentals and flood modelling (hydrologic and hydraulic) and water balance modelling to a range of assessments including: Flooding and Surface Water Impact Assessments; Watercourse diversion design, monitoring, and rehabilitation; Water Management Plans; Erosion and Sediment Control.
- Reviewing and improving technical documentation as required
- Team mentoring and coaching to support the well-being and development of junior team members
Qualifications
Ideally, you will have a minimum of 10+ years’ professional experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities and exceptional technical expertise in water resources engineering within a consultancy environment.
You will also have:
- Relevant Tertiary Engineering degree (Civil, Environmental)
- CPEng and/or RPEQ (or willingness to obtain) high desired
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships, develop business and project manage
- Proven leadership skills and a desire to train, guide and mentor less experienced engineers
- Strong knowledge and application of local standards, Australian standards and statutory and regulatory requirements relating to civil design and water management
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholders at all levels
- Well-rounded critical thinking and problem solving skills
Additional Information
The Benefits
- Competitive remuneration and benefits.
- A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals.
- Brisbane CBD location with flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.
- An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
- Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
- Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
- Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
- Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
- Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.
- Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
- Supportive leadership based on openness.
We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.
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