Graduate/Early Career Water Resources Engineer – Flood Modelling

About the role

A national water engineering consultancy is seeking multiple graduate and early career water resources engineers, flood modellers and hydrologists. The position is ideally based in Brisbane, but candidates from any of its three offices (Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart) can apply, and more experienced candidates are also welcome. The firm has recently moved into a modern, centrally located office in Brisbane.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out nationally significant flood-related projects, including hydrology and numerical flood modelling
• Develop flood management strategies, support flood forecasting systems, dam investigations, water supply and irrigation reliability studies, and contribute to industry policy
• Conduct community consultation with flood-affected residents
• Work in a team to deliver high-quality solutions, including in-house and external software projects
• Take part in peer review of major infrastructure projects and research that drives future practice
• Travel across the state and country for projects or conferences

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or another relevant field
• Some experience in flood management, hydrology and/or hydraulic modelling
• Ability to work collaboratively in a project team, with problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Right to work in the location; applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted

Required skills

• Coding or statistical assessment skills
• Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software such as WBNM, RORB, URBS, TUFLOW and Infoworks ICM
• Experience with ARR2019
• GIS capability (ArcGIS, MapInfo or QGIS)
• Programming in R or Python is highly desirable

What we offer

• Graduate program, regular in-house training and mentoring
• Study assistance, flexible working arrangements and support for CPD and chartered status with Engineers Australia
• Future opportunities for project delivery, management and mentoring, and a possible share in the company
• Social activities and a supportive culture

Applications, including a CV and qualifications, are submitted online by mid-December 2023 and assessed as they arrive.