Water Engineer

• One of Australias largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
• Clear career pathways with genuine opportunities for growth and advancement
• Additional Benefit of #ME Days (Paid Wellbeing Days)

About Umwelt

Umwelt is an Australian owned environmental consultancyoperatingfor over 30 years with 9 offices nationwide. We are a team of vibrant professionals with experience across a range of sectors including renewables infrastructure defence regulation and policy resources and the urban development sector.

We are seeking to appoint a Water Engineer to be based in our Brisbane office. This position supports the internal Water Services team to deliver technical surface water and groundwater assessments for a diverse client base.

This role involves working closely within the Water Services team while also collaborating with other technical disciplines across the business. You willbe responsible fordelivering high quality technical work and supporting Technical Leads Principals and Managers on projects. The successful candidate will be capable of working to scopebudgetand schedule to contribute to successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking research dataanalysisand technical assessments to support project outcomes
• Preparing high quality reports and deliverables in line with professional and regulatory standards
• Assistingwith surface water and groundwater investigations
• Building your technicalexpertiseacross relevant legislationpolicyand environmental science
• Supporting project delivery by working to scopebudgetand timelines
• Following Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and project management requirements
• Collaborating with Project Managers Directors and Senior team members to deliver successful outcomes
• Maintainingaccurateproject documentation and utilising systems such as SharePoint
• Using Microsoft Office tools (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) to support project work
• Review analyse and interpret surface water data
• Utilise relevant surface water software for flood modelling water quality analysis and bore logs

AboutYou:

• Degree in Engineering Environmental ScienceHydrologyor related field
• Experience in surface water assessments (consulting experience desirable)
• Exposureand/orinterest insurface water softwaremodelling toolshydrology(ieWBNM RORB URBS) hydraulics (HEC-RAS TUFLOW) stormwater design (Music SWMM) water balancemodels(GoldSIM)and water quality analysis visualisation (i.e. AutoCAD)and GIS software ().
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound data analysis and investigation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive team player with a willingness to learn and grow

What We offer:

Our people are our number one asset and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team you will be offered:

• A role collaborating with experienced professionals to support your growth and development
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
• Opportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects
• #MeDays: an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff extra paid days off
• Generousadditionalhours policy and working away from home benefits
• Opportunities to join Umwelts Employee Share Plan (ESP)
• A workplace culture of learning and personal development with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentorship
• Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training
• A competitive salary based on skills and experience

Diversity and Inclusion

At Umwelt we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are all responsible in creating a diverse inclusive and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging mutual respect and kindness.

The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive andequitableworkplace where everyones unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

Join the Umwelt Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity please apply via SEEK. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining yourpreviousexperience.

If you would likeadditionalassistance through the recruitment process please reach out to our friendly HR team at

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.