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WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Senior Engineer - Water Resources

Water Resources EngineeringPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Extensive professional experience of 10 or more years in water resources engineering.
  • Experience undertaking flood-related studies for environmental assessments and infrastructure design projects across sectors, particularly mining, water, and urban development.
  • Strong knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, and water quality modelling practices and guidelines.
  • Proficiency with hydrology and hydraulic modelling software such as TUFLOW, ICM, and HEC-RAS, and associated GIS software such as QGIS.
  • Ability to apply analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to Australian water resources challenges.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage comprehensive water resource management studies for mining projects, from conceptual design through implementation and optimization.
  • Use modelling and simulation tools to predict water-related risks and evaluate mitigation measures for client decision-making.
  • Evaluate mine tailings dam integrity, including computer-aided models for dam-break scenarios.
  • Conduct hydrological studies, including desk-based research, conceptual, analytical, and numerical modelling; analyze data and input/output uncertainties.
  • Analyze storms, perform hydraulic computations, and conduct 1D/2D hydraulic simulation to estimate floods and assess risks; prepare preliminary designs and cost estimates for flood mitigation at mining sites.
  • Lead the design of water management infrastructure for mines, from feasibility studies to detailed civil engineering stages.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the firm.
  • Prepare detailed reports, technical documentation, and client presentations communicating project outcomes, findings, and recommendations.
  • Carry out project management activities, including composing reports and proposals, interacting with clients, and guiding staff members.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master’s or PhD degree in water resource engineering.
  • Experience in an international context.
  • Knowledge of relevant Australian guidelines.
  • A track record of successfully delivering water-related projects.
  • Ability to meet client needs and programme and budget constraints.
  • Technical expertise in civil or water resource engineering and an established reputation in the local market.
  • Experience managing water resource engineers and supporting a mining business based outside India.
  • Ability to challenge the status quo and apply innovation in day-to-day work.

About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1959

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