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Water resources engineer – technical director

Brisbane
GHD
Posted: 11 September
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Overview

GHD is seeking a Water Resources Engineer – Technical Director to lead hydrology and hydraulics across multi-disciplinary projects in South Queensland. The role can be based in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast, or Toowoomba. This position provides technical leadership and requires a motivated and experienced engineer to deliver substantive hydrologic and hydraulic aspects of engineering design and analysis for diverse projects.


Responsibilities

* Win and deliver across a spectrum of surface water projects in support of large-scale transport, renewable energy and sustainability projects, risk-based assessments for large dams or tailings storage facilities, and conventional flood studies.
* Act as Technical Lead, Project Manager or Project Director to guide key projects and mentor other staff.
* Oversee the application of software tools to facilitate impact assessment, risk assessments, concept design, and compliance.


What You Will Bring To The Team

* A degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, data science/analytics or similar with industry experience.
* A detailed understanding of guidelines and methodologies relevant to your skills e.g. ARR 2019 methodologies and techniques.
* Applied experience supporting infrastructure design through the application of various hydrologic and hydraulic packages.
* The ability to apply hydrologic and hydraulic skills in transport infrastructure or large multi-disciplinary projects in the resources, renewables or tailings sectors.
* Hands-on experience delivering significant hydrology/hydraulic projects and familiarity with tools such as GoldSim, 2D hydraulics (Tuflow, HECRAS), GIS and related software.
* Proficiency with advanced tools such as CFD, risk assessment software (LifeSim), programming packages (Python or R) or civil design packages (12D/Civil3D) will be highly regarded.
* The ability and willingness to provide technical mentorship for others.
* Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability and strong business acumen, with the ability to stay ahead of industry trends and identify opportunities in emerging markets.


About Us

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise and guides our work to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.


Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. We also support hybrid work arrangements to balance well-being, flexibility and productivity.

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