Senior Dam Water Resources Engineer
Senior Dam Water Resources Engineer
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Dam Water Resources Engineer to lead the planning, assessment and delivery of complex water infrastructure and dam-related projects. This role will suit a technically accomplished professional who can combine sound engineering judgement with strong project leadership, stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness.
Key responsibilities
- Lead water resources investigations, dam safety assessments, hydrological and hydraulic studies, and related engineering design work.
- Manage technical inputs for dam upgrades, rehabilitation schemes, flood studies, water supply projects and associated infrastructure.
- Prepare and review engineering reports, design calculations, specifications, drawings, risk assessments and feasibility studies.
- Apply appropriate standards, legislation and industry guidance to support safe, resilient and sustainable outcomes.
- Provide technical direction and mentoring to engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Engage with clients, regulators, contractors, landowners and other stakeholders to resolve technical matters and communicate project requirements.
- Contribute to project planning, programming, fee preparation, tenders, quality assurance and health and safety management.
About you
You will hold a degree in civil engineering, water resources engineering or a closely related discipline, together with substantial experience in dam engineering, hydrology, hydraulics or water infrastructure. Professional registration or a recognised chartered status is highly desirable, as is experience working within regulated environments.
Strong knowledge of hydrological analysis, flood modelling, dam risk management, water management systems and relevant design standards is essential. Experience with industry software for hydraulic or hydrological modelling, data analysis and technical reporting would be advantageous.
What you will bring
- Proven ability to lead technically demanding projects from concept through to delivery.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting technical information to varied audiences.
- A collaborative, pragmatic approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, budgets and deadlines.
- Commitment to engineering quality, environmental responsibility and continuous professional development.
The position offers the opportunity to work on significant water resources challenges, influence high-quality engineering outcomes and support the development of a growing technical team.
Senior Dam Water Resources Engineer
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