Description
Join WSP as a key technical leader in our National Geo-Environment team, where you'll help shape some of Australia's most significant infrastructure and environmental projects.
As a Surface Water Engineer with at least 8 years' experience, you'll join our Surface Water and Flooding team where you'll contribute to industry-leading projects focused on flood resilience, hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater design and climate change adaptation.
What You'll Do
- Deliver surface water assessments, hydrological and hydraulic models (1D/2D) and stormwater designs for waste, mining, renewable energy, industrial and infrastructure projects across Australia and abroad.
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary projects from early planning through to detailed design, ensuring quality, technical excellence and strong client engagement.
- Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, environmental assessments and detailed design packages for stormwater and water management infrastructure.
- Develop innovative approaches in flood resilience, climate adaptation and sustainable water management to enhance project outcomes.
- Support and guide junior engineers within a collaborative, high-performing team.
About You
- Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; postgraduate studies in water resources welcomed.
- 8+ years' experience in water resources or surface water engineering, with proven success in delivering high-quality designs and studies.
- Strong background in stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulic modelling (e.g. RORB, WBMN, XP-RAFTS, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, XP-SWMM/STORM, DRAINS).
- Experience delivering flooding, drainage, dam-break, erosion and sediment control or water quality assessments across a variety of sectors.
- Proficiency in GIS/CAD tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo, AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
- Excellent communication skills and experience working in consulting environments with multidisciplinary teams.
- CPEng or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.