Senior Water Resources Engineer (Flood)

Industry

Water

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Jacobs is seeking a dedicated and skilled  Senior Water Resources Engineer (Flood) to join our fast-growing ANZ Water Resources team and can be based in either Perth or Brisbane 

The successful Senior Water Resources Engineer will help us deliver a strong pipeline of work on high profile and challenging projects that span natural resource management to major infrastructure design. 

We invest in building and sustaining trusted relationships with key clients across ANZ, as well as contribute to a range of joint ventures on resources, road and rail projects. 

The purpose of this role is to lead water resources projects and to collaboratively work with other disciplines. You will be required to write proposals for, and manage, low risk projects. 

You will be responsible for: 

• Contributing to the delivery of water resources engineering projects, ensuring that client’s expectations are met.
• Project managing water resources projects, taking responsibility for budget, timeline and quality.
• Providing technical input into a range of projects in the area of civil design and/or flood modelling.
• Preparation of risk assessments and method statements. 
• Data collation and analysis. 
• Leading engagement with clients, stakeholders and regulators to support technical delivery. 
• Preparation of proposals and bid documents. Data collection and analysis 
• Undertaking spatial/GIS tasks to support data analysis and presentation of results.
• Presenting information to clients, stakeholders and internal management at meetings in a concise and effective manner. 
• Authoring complex assessments / reports. Report checking and review.
• Coaching and mentoring of junior staff to help them build on their fundamental understanding of flood modelling. 

Here's what you'll need

• Previous working experience within a Resources environment.
• Proficiency in the use of standard tools, techniques and equipment that are required for the undertaking, completion, and delivery of your work. In particular, industry standard software like Tuflow, HEC-RAS, RORB.
• Sufficient knowledge of the legislation and policies that are relevant to your work 
• An ability to build relationships with team throughout the Jacobs business, and effectively collaborate with the wider water resource practice to share technical skills, resources or work packages 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – you need to be able to confidently communicate results and analysis with internal and external clients, and lead meetings. 

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

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Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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