Senior Water Resources Engineer – Mine Closure & Waterways

About the role

Egis is seeking a senior civil/environmental engineer with strong expertise in drainage, flooding, water resources and soils/erosion to join its Mine Closure and Water Rehabilitation team in Brisbane or on the Gold Coast. You will work on projects across Queensland, New South Wales and nationally, applying water engineering skills to mine closure and waterway rehabilitation challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Lead surface‑water and flood assessments for operating and closing mine sites, including catchment hydrology, hydraulic modelling and flood immunity assessments.
• Design closure drainage and water‑management infrastructure such as diversion drains, spillways, rock chutes, sediment basins and post‑mining drainage networks.
• Contribute to creek diversion and waterway rehabilitation design, working with geomorphologists on channel stability, erosion control and riparian restoration.
• Undertake site water‑balance and pit‑lake assessments to inform water‑management plans.
• Prepare mine closure plans, progressive rehabilitation and closure plans (PRCPs), water‑management plans and other regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with national closure practitioners and deliver project management, technical review and junior‑engineer mentoring.

Required profile

• 7+ years of civil or environmental engineering experience in consulting, with a focus on drainage, flooding or water resources.
• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and eligibility for RPEQ registration.
• Demonstrated experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling (e.g., TUFLOW, HEC‑RAS, RORB/URBS/XP‑RAFTS, DRAINS) and knowledge of Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR 2019).
• Experience designing drainage, flood mitigation, erosion and sediment control infrastructure.
• Strong commercial acumen, project‑management experience and ability to work under pressure.

Required skills

• Hydrologic and hydraulic modelling (TUFLOW, HEC‑RAS, RORB/URBS/XP‑RAFTS, DRAINS)
• Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR 2019) knowledge
• Design of drainage, flood mitigation, erosion and sediment control infrastructure
• GIS, 12d Model, Deswik, GoldSim (desirable)
• RPEQ registration (or eligibility)

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote options and full‑time or part‑time hours.
• Competitive remuneration and purchased additional annual leave.
• Structured learning and development framework with training and conference allowances.
• Inclusive team culture, parental leave, employee assistance program and mentoring.