SENIOR ENGINEER - WATER RESOURCES
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer – Water Resources to lead the planning, design and delivery of complex water management projects. This role will suit a technically capable professional who can provide engineering expertise across flood risk management, stormwater drainage, catchment planning, hydrology and hydraulic modelling. You will work on projects that support resilient infrastructure, sustainable development and effective management of water resources in both urban and regional environments.
Key responsibilities will include managing technical investigations, developing design solutions, preparing reports, specifications and cost estimates, and overseeing the delivery of water-related studies and infrastructure projects. You will undertake and review hydrologic and hydraulic assessments, flood modelling, drainage strategies, water balance assessments and options analyses. The role will also involve providing technical guidance to engineers and project teams, reviewing drawings and calculations, managing project risks, coordinating specialist consultants, and ensuring work is delivered to relevant standards, legislation, quality requirements and agreed timeframes. You will be expected to build effective relationships with clients, regulators, contractors and internal stakeholders, while contributing to business development, proposals and continuous improvement initiatives.
Applicants should hold a degree in civil or water resources engineering, or a related discipline, together with substantial professional experience in water resources engineering and project delivery. Strong knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain management, stormwater systems and relevant modelling software is required. Experience with tools such as TUFLOW, MIKE, HEC-RAS, DRAINS, URBS or comparable platforms will be highly regarded. Professional registration or eligibility for registration is desirable. You will bring sound commercial judgement, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical ability and the confidence to work independently while supporting others. A proactive approach, attention to detail and commitment to safety, technical excellence and sustainable outcomes are essential.
SENIOR ENGINEER - WATER RESOURCES
Other similar jobs
Popular job searches
Your next job
starts here.
JOB SPECIALISMS
LATEST JOBS
TOP SEARCHES
LOCATIONS
- Wastewater
- Advanced Buildings
- Rail
- Water
- Commercial
- Land Development
- Natural/Cultural Resources
- Highways
- Wind
- Structural Engineering
- Transportation
- Solar
LATEST JOBS
- Surface Water Quality Program...
- Senior Environmental Planner
- Senior Water Resources Enginee...
- Project Engineer - Water Resou...
- Cultural Resources Field Monit...
- CEQA Environmental Services An...
- HSE MANAGER
- Project Manager
- Arbetsledare till Marina enhet...
- Water Engineer - Director
- Senior Superintendent
- Senior Engineer (Conveyance) -...
TOP SEARCHES
LOCATIONS
- Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Senior Data Scientist
- Head of Data Science
- Trainee Data Scientist
- Data Science Graduate
- Senior Financial Accountant
- Management Accountant
- Cost Accountant
- Civil Engineer
- Senior Civil Engineer
- Civil Design Engineer