Water Resources Engineer

About Worley

Worley Consultings Water Resources team is a diverse group of hydrologists water engineers and hydrogeologists. We deliver water management solutions for our clients as an independent service line as well as part of larger multidisciplinary teams on a broad range of exciting projects. We are industry leaders who partner with our clients to deliver some of the most technically challenging water projects across Australia and internationally. We strive to enhance our clients projects through integrating best practice water stewardship principles supported by technical excellence.

Working as a local team and as part of a broader team of water professionals across Australia we undertake surface water investigations hydrological and hydraulic modelling impact assessments development of surface water management strategies and engineering design for mining hydrocarbons chemicals and infrastructure clients.

We are seeking applications from Hydrologists / Water Resources Engineers to join our Water Resources team based in our Perth Office.

At Worley you will have the opportunity to lead and work on large-scale world class projects focused on design and execution of field investigations assessments supporting conceptual and detailed engineering design of water-related aspects on a wide variety of projects from inception to closure.

Worley continues to grow and provides the successful candidate interesting and challenging projects to further their professional development. This role will provide you with exciting technical challenges and opportunities to work closely with other talented professionals who are committed to mentoring and developing our staff to deliver technical excellence.

We are looking for applicants with relevant technical experience excellent oral and written communication skills emerging/strong leadership skills with a strong client focus and passion for building and working in a multi-disciplinary team environment. An innovative approach towards problem solving and the ability to develop profitable business relationships are also very important.

Essential Skills / Experience

• Tertiary level qualifications in Environmental Engineering/Hydrology/Civil Engineering from a recognised institution;
• Depending on the candidates technical background technical experience in one or all of the following:
  • Site water management water balance investigations flood studies rainfall-runoff modelling hydraulic modelling surface-groundwater interactions water quality modelling and management dam hydrology;
  • Concept and detailed design of road and railway culverts bridges floodways road drainage flood levees dams and major diversions for large scale linear infrastructure mining and energy projects;
  • Concept and detailed design of urban and industrial stormwater drainage systems incorporating Water Sensitive Urban Design principles;
  • Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Demonstrated rainfall-runoff and 2D floodplain modelling experience (RORB and TUFLOW preferred);
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams solving complex water issues;
• Excellent communication skills and actively seeks and promotes collaboration with team members and co-workers;
• Proven track record in project delivery;
• Excellent report writing skills;
• Experience planning and managing projects with good commercial acumen desirable but not essential;
• Active in national hydrological and/or engineering communities; and
• Current Australian drivers licence.

Specific Accountabilities

• Contribute to large scale and multidisciplinary projects for clients across a broad range of sectors as directed by project managers lead engineers or line manager;
• Undertake technical and QA/QC review tasks on projects;
• Project management and preparation of proposals;
• Assist in the preparation of proposals;
• Participate in the planning and implementation of projects as required;
• Provide and receive guidance to/from colleagues and mentor junior team members;
• Be responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of Worleys Quality Assurance System;
• Be responsible for personal safety and safe working practices for Worleys I&E CSG. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.

Matching Indicators

• Relevant experience in a consulting environment.
• Well versed in the application of hydrological methods outlined in ARR2019.
• Suitable qualifications in Environmental Engineering Hydrology and/or Civil Engineering.
• Worley will offer you an excellent remuneration & benefits package a friendly professional and dynamic work environment with the opportunity to develop your career prospects within Australia and overseas.
• This is a Perth based role. We offer flexible working arrangements and will be happy to discuss.