Water Resources Engineer

Perth, WA
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

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.This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP's Mine Water team. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.At WSP you'll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs - and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.Our Mining GroupOur global team of over 5,200 dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry to decarbonise mining operations in the accelerating green transition. Working collaboratively across borders and disciplines, you'll join a leading team working on interesting and complex projects. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining.What you'll do:At WSP, our Mine Advisory team partners with clients to deliver world-class mining projects across the full asset lifecycle. We're now looking for a passionate Water Resources Engineer to join our growing national team and support a diverse range of mine water management and hydrology-related projects. Your day to day will look like;

Assist and/or conduct rainfall, flow and flood assessments, including modelling, mapping, flood mitigation design, and risk assessments.
Support and assist in developing existing Mine Water group capability in stormwater management and flood studies (in both mining and urban environments).
Assist in a range of water management related studies and investigations from pre-feasibility through to detailed design.
Collaborating with teams across hydrogeology, geotechnical, civil and environmental disciplines.
Preparing technical reports and supporting proposals for a variety of mining clients.
Entry level and/or support to project management, including project scoping, budget control, planning and development of schedules.

About You

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related field with a strong focus on hydrology and hydraulics.
3+ years' experience in water engineering, ideally with exposure to the mining or resources sector.
Technical capability in water balance modelling, flood studies, and drainage design.
Display an aptitude or proficiency with hydraulic and flood modelling software (e.g. HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, and MIKE).
Technical writing skills with experience in proposal writing and technical reporting.

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 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.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 page.With us, you can. Apply today.

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