Surface Water Engineer - Associate to Senior Associate

5w1 month ago

WSP Australia

Melbourne, AU · Full-time · A$120,000 – A$160,000

About this role

Join WSP's National Geo-Environment team and help solve some of Australia's biggest challenges in flood resilience and climate change adaptation. This role will see you become a leader, driving future-ready solutions for premier projects across waste management, mining, renewable energy, and industrial development sectors.

You will undertake surface water assessments and designs to support civil and geotechnical design teams, lead flood risk assessments, and manage multidisciplinary projects from planning through to detailed design. Your day-to-day work includes hydrological and hydraulic modelling using industry-standard software, preparing high-quality environmental assessment reports, and delivering detailed design packages for stormwater infrastructure.

You will collaborate with intelligent and curious changemakers in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. The team is focused on preserving and improving built and natural environments, finding ways to use and re-use resources, and building safe, future-ready infrastructure for thriving communities.

This is your chance to shape a career as unique as you, with access to WSP's global scale and the opportunity to contribute to landmark projects. You will mentor less experienced engineers, drive innovation in sustainable water management, and enhance your capabilities while making your mark on tomorrow.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, ideally with a postgraduate qualification in water resource management.
Extensive experience (8+ years) in water resources engineering, with a strong track record in project delivery.
Civil engineering stormwater management infrastructure detailed design experience.
In-depth knowledge of NSW and Australian water management frameworks, guidelines, and permitting processes.
Proficiency in hydrology models (e.g., RORB, XP-RAFTS, WBMN, AWBM) and hydraulic models (e.g., TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, XP-SWMM/STORM, DRAINS).
Proficiency in GIS and CAD software (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo) and/or exposure to AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
Experience in leading or undertaking flooding, drainage and water quality studies for environmental assessments and infrastructure design projects across a range of sectors.
Previous Dam Break and Consequence Category Assessment (CCA) related experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Undertake surface water assessments and designs to support the Civil/Geotechnical design team for projects in Waste Management, Mining, Renewable Energy, and other Industrial Development sectors across Australia and internationally.
Lead and deliver surface water and flood risk assessments, hydrological and hydraulic (1D and 2D) modelling.
Manage multidisciplinary projects from planning through to detailed design, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and client satisfaction.
Prepare and review high-quality environmental assessment and design reports.
Mentor and develop less experienced engineers in a collaborative team environment.
Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, proposals, and design documentation, including detailed design packages for stormwater infrastructure.
Drive innovation in flood resilience, climate change adaptation, and sustainable water management.

Benefits

Access to WSP's global scale and the chance to contribute to landmark projects.
Opportunity to connect with the brightest minds in your field and do the best work of your life.
A culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.
Flexibility to be based in WSP's Melbourne or Sydney offices.