Water Resource Engineer

Western Australia
Permanent
Full-time

29 days ago

Water Resource Engineer to join our diverse team of technical professionals for a Tier 1 client. You will contribute to the planning, analysis, and design of water-related infrastructure across our mining operations and project developments. Your expertise will help ensure sustainable and effective water management through hydrologic studies, hydraulic modelling, flood risk evaluations, and infrastructure design.What You'll Be Doing:

Collaborate with engineers and scientists to deliver water resource solutions across Fortescue's sites
Carry out hydrologic and hydraulic assessments to support project planning and environmental compliance
Design and review water management systems such as stormwater controls, flood mitigation structures, and drainage networks
Conduct flood risk analyses and contribute to the development of site-wide water strategies
Prepare technical documentation, reports, and assurance reviews for internal and external stakeholders
Ensure all designs meet regulatory standards and align with Fortescue's sustainability goals
Support projects from early concept through to detailed design and implementation

What You'll Bring:

A degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering (or a related field)
Proven experience in water resource engineering, ideally within mining or infrastructure sectors
Strong skills in modelling software such as HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, MIKE, or similar tools
Knowledge of Australian water regulations and design standards
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively in cross-functional teams
Chartered Engineer status or progress toward chartership is a plus

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ash Tims on 08 9437 4400If you possess relevant experience and are available for a new opportunity, please submit your resume by clicking APPLY.DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications

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