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Associate Water Resources Engineer - Transport & Infrastructure

WSP Brisbane, Queensland senior full-time

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Description

WSP is seeking an Associate Water Resources Engineer to join their Brisbane office. This senior technical and client-facing role will help deliver flood resilience, hydrology and hydraulic solutions across major transport and multidisciplinary projects in Australia.

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading flood resilience, hydrology, hydraulic modelling and surface water design for major transport and infrastructure projects.
  • Taking accountability for technical quality and delivery against scope, budget, schedule and client expectations.
  • Directing multidisciplinary teams and applying contemporary modelling tools to inform practical, climate-resilient solutions.
  • Preparing and reviewing technical reports and contributing to proposals and work-winning activities.
  • Building trusted client relationships and mentoring less experienced engineers across the wider water practice.

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering; postgraduate study in water resources is desirable.
  • At least 10 years of relevant consulting experience, including leadership of flood assessments and multidisciplinary infrastructure delivery from planning through to detailed design.
  • CPEng and RPEQ, or eligibility to obtain these credentials.
  • Strong knowledge of ARR 2019 and hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, including RORB, XP-RAFTS, WBNM or AWBM, TUFLOW and QGIS; experience with 12d and MUSIC is desirable.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership, client relationship management and mentoring capability, with an interest in flood resilience, climate adaptation and safe, sustainable outcomes.

Benefits at WSP:

  • Flexible ways of working, supported by a collaborative and inclusive culture.
  • Career development, mentoring and technical learning opportunities.
  • Access to landmark projects and professional opportunities.
  • Recognition of individual and team achievements.
  • Options to purchase additional annual leave.
  • Salary continuance insurance and wellbeing support.

Skills

Required

  • civil engineering
  • environmental engineering
  • water resources engineering
  • flood resilience
  • hydrology
  • hydraulic modelling
  • ARR 2019
  • RORB
  • XP-RAFTS
  • WBNM
  • AWBM
  • TUFLOW
  • QGIS
  • 12d
  • MUSIC
  • CPEng
  • RPEQ

Nice to have

  • postgraduate study in water resources
  • experience with 12d and MUSIC

Ready to apply?

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