Senior Water Resources Engineer
We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex water infrastructure and resource management projects. This role will involve providing technical direction across flood risk management, stormwater, drainage, water supply, catchment management, and related civil engineering initiatives. You will work closely with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical, sustainable, and technically robust solutions.
Key responsibilities include managing projects from concept through to detailed design, approvals, construction, and completion; preparing technical reports, feasibility studies, hydraulic and hydrologic assessments, flood impact analyses, and infrastructure strategies; and reviewing engineering designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documentation. You will lead technical investigations, interpret legislation and industry standards, identify project risks, and provide clear recommendations to support sound decision-making. The role also includes mentoring engineers and technical staff, coordinating project resources and budgets, contributing to business development activities, and maintaining strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Applicants should hold a degree in civil engineering, water resources engineering, or a related discipline, together with substantial experience delivering water, drainage, floodplain, or catchment management projects. Professional registration or eligibility for registration is desirable. You will have strong knowledge of relevant engineering principles, modelling tools, design standards, and regulatory requirements, along with demonstrated experience managing projects, budgets, and competing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, commercial awareness, sound judgement, and the ability to lead teams are essential. Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modelling software, GIS, and technical design platforms will be highly regarded.
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