Surface Water Engineer

Surface Water Engineer - Associate to Senior Associate LevelFlexible What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow This role will see you become a leader, thereby enhancing your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s National Geo-Environment team. Our Geo-Environment team is solving some of Australia’s biggest challenges. We are preserving and improving our built and natural environments, finding ways to use and re-use our resources, and building safe and future‑ready infrastructure to support places where communities can thrive. This is your chance to drive future‑ready solutions for the best project outcomes, with a focus on flood resilience and climate change adaptation. You will be responsible for delivering sustainable engineering solutions on some of the nation’s premier projects, leveraging the latest innovation and technologies. This role can be based in WSP's Melbourne or Sydney offices. What you’ll do: Undertake surface water assessments and designs to support the Civil/Geotechnical design team for projects in the Waste Management, Mining, Renewable Energy and other Industrial Development sectors across all regions in 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. About you: 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, especially the stormwater management infrastructure detailed design experience. In‑depth knowledge of NSW and Australian water management frameworks, guidelines, and permitting processes. Experience in erosion and sediment control is highly desirable. Proficiency in software used for hydrology models (e.g., RORB, XP-RAFTS, WBMN, AWBM) and hydraulic models (e.g., TUFLOW, HEC‑RAS, XP‑SWMM/STORM, DRAINS). Water resource management and water balance modelling using GoldSim or similar is desirable. 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. Worked previously in a consulting environment in a collaborative and communicative manner. CPEng or equivalent industry recognition will be an advantage. Involved in the production and review of concise high‑quality technical documentation. Previous Dam Break and Consequence Category Assessment (CCA) related experience is highly desirable. Assisted in preparing and coordinating high‑quality proposals and pursuits. Keen to work collaboratively with a team, including on large‑scale multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects and programs. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page. Be careful — Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr