Dam Engineering, Principal or Technical Director
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Dam Engineering, Principal or Technical Director
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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
The Opportunity
Our national Dam Engineering team is looking for a senior expert at thePrincipal or Technical Executive/Directorlevel.
The location for this role is flexible; you may be based in any of ourBrisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth or Sydneyoffice with an option towork remotely up to 2-3 days per weekto ensure a great work-life balance.
You will be responsible for providing technical and strategic leadership to this growing team. This includes overseeing the design, safety reviews, and remediation for high-profile multidisciplinary water dams, large pond reservoirs, and service basins infrastructure.
Your role will involve driving innovative solutions to enhance site management and environmental protection.
You will collaborate with a team of geotechnical, environmental, and civil engineers, supported by CAD and drafting specialists, to ensure excellence throughout every phase of the project.
Day To Day, You Will Also
* Lead studies and detailed design projects related to dam remediation, expansion and new facility establishment. This includes working with a variety of client including water authorities, mine owners/operators and pumped hydro project developers.
* Contribute to strategic planning and operational management for dam projects and related infrastructure
* Support the team to conduct inspections, investigations, and condition assessments of existing dams to ensure safety and compliance
* Lead multidisciplinary dam safety reviews and integrate innovative solutions
* Integrate technical inputs from project peers to deliver project outcomes
* Support growth of the team by identifying market opportunities, leading proposal development and providing support the team in market engagement activitiesas appropriate to role and experience
* Liaise and work closely with Sector leadership and peer groups across APAC regions; act as a brand ambassador of WSP in Australia across geographies
* Mentor and coach junior engineers, supporting their professional development and growth
* Manage project delivery, mitigate risks, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety whilst meeting commercial objectives
* Design and implement Quality Assurance protocols; participate in and support SHEQ within their scope of duties; promote Diversity and Inclusion
About You
You're likely to have a Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or PhD in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering with extensive experience in dam engineering.
You Will Also Bring The Following Skills And Experience
* Experience in leading services related to dam design including in client facing roles
* Expertise in preparing design reports, technical specifications, and drawings
* Extensive experience in different dam systems engineering, design and quality control
* Knowledge of guidance and standards published by the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD) or similar international body
* Act as go-to expert in both theoretical and software domains
* Excellentcommunication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Strategic thinker, highly motivated, and committed to technical excellence and innovation
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.
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