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Technical Director - Water Resources Engineer (Mining)

WSP Naas, Co. Kildare senior full-time

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Description

We are seeking a Technical Director - Water Resources Engineer (Mining) to join our team in Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

As a Technical Director, you will play a senior leadership role within the mine water team, focusing on technical excellence, mentorship, business development, and project delivery. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Providing senior technical direction, review, and sign-off of work within your area of professional practice
  • Delivering practice-leading consulting services to internal and external clients in areas such as conceptual model development, hydraulics, engineering design, mine water management, stormwater management, flood-lines, hydrology, water conservation and demand management, water balances, and mine water management
  • Directing and reviewing water resource aspects of international mining and water resources projects, including environmental assessments, environmental permitting, and engineering design projects
  • Participating in and directing multi-disciplinary project teams on local, regional, and international consulting projects
  • Achieving and maintaining a utilisation target to be agreed with your People Manager and reviewed annually or as determined by specific business need

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, hydrology, or a related field, and/or a postgraduate qualification in engineering or environmental management
  • Registration as a Chartered/Professional Engineer or membership of a related professional body
  • A proactive approach to technical service delivery
  • Experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business and market share growth
  • Ability to operate within and guide high-performing teams
  • A track record of winning work
  • Developed project delivery and direction experience

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, allowing you to make a positive impact in communities around the world.

Skills

Required

  • engineering
  • hydrology
  • water resources management
  • mine water management
  • stormwater management
  • flood risk assessment
  • hydraulic modelling
  • water balance modelling

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/90267

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