We are seeking a passionate water engineer with 2-7 years of professional experience working in the water sector to help grow our Surface Water Management team. Key to this role is the application of hydrology and hydraulic models to inform surface water management decisions.

Key responsibilities:

  • Application of hydrology and hydraulic models
  • Proposal and technical report writing
  • Liaising with clients and stakeholders
  • Managing your projects with support from our team

The preferred location for this role is Adelaide (SA), but we can be flexible for the right candidate.

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The role

Water Technology have been providing expert and practical solutions for surface water management across Australia for more than 20 years. Our growing Surface Water team consults with the public and private sectors, both on stand-alone projects and collaboratively with other technical disciplines (ecology, geomorphology, groundwater, civil design) across Australia. We utilise numerical modelling to investigate riverine and stormwater flooding, mitigation concepts, environmental flows and on-site stormwater management.

The right team member will have:

  • Tertiary qualifications (degree or postgraduate degree) in engineering (e.g. civil or environmental) or environmental sciences
  • 2 to 7 years experience in the sector, including 2+ years of modelling experience (preferably RORB, XP-RAFTS, DRAINS, TUFLOW, MIKE, Source)
  • A positive attitude and desire to work actively in a team environment with a collaborative approach
  • Excellent interpersonal & written communication skills
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Experience in the application of GIS (preferably QGIS or ArcGIS)
Qualifications

A degree or postgraduate degree in engineering or environmental sciences.

About Water Technology

Our vision is to deliver sustainable and innovative water management solutions to secure the health and safety of the community and environment that we live in for future generations. We aspire to drive positive changes in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals supported by our strong company culture focused on people, sustainability, and leadership development.

We employ over 100 staff operating from 10 offices across five states and overseas in New Zealand. When joining us, you will secure flexible work arrangements (including Working From Home options), a 38-hour a week commitment to balance personal and professional lives, access to our wellbeing and leadership development program, learn from our national team of experts for continuous learning.

How to Apply

If you feel this role may be for you and we can together drive a positive change in environmental sustainability, please send a cover letter demonstrating the value you can bring to our organisation and a CV to SEEK only. Or for a confidential conversation, please get in touch with Kim McAuliffe, People and Culture Manager, on (03) 8526 0800.
**Applicants will be assessed as they arrive – therefore, if you have an interest, we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
Thank you in advance for your time and interest in this role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Water Technology is proud to contribute to the increasing diversity of the Australian workforce. Supporting equity and diversity means supporting opportunities for all candidates to find suitable employment. As an inclusive recruiter and employer, we recognise individual differences, embrace individual strengths and look for opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. Our recruitment upholds the principles of merit and equity, and we welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ and mature age workers.

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