Work Type: On Premise | Employment Type: Full TimePosted Date: 15/04/2025
Description
The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.
As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.
Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.
You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.
Who are we looking for?
GHD South Queensland’s Surface Water & Catchments Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Water Resource Engineer to join ourBrisbane based team. This exciting role will be involved in the delivery of substantive hydrologic and hydraulic elements for a diverse range of projects.
There is flexibility in this position to define and drive career outcomes that are most important to you (whether that be technical, business development or managerial), while working within the storm and surface water service line which is comprised of a large pool of global industry leaders and technical experts. The South Queensland Surface Water & Catchments team is a highly motivated and social group, with a mix of water professionals ranging from fresh graduates all the way through to senior technical directors with 35+ years of consulting experience.
Working with our accomplished team, you will be involved with:
A broad range of civil infrastructure projects, including dams, weirs, fishways, stormwater drainage, linear infrastructure, future energy, and mine water management schemes.
Complex hydrologic and hydraulic studies to facilitate impact and risk assessments, hydraulic designs, planning studies, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Working on a diverse range of projects based locally, interstate and internationally.
Integrating into large multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver major infrastructure projects; and
Working with the team to strengthen our business position, undertake business development activities, and technical capability development.
What you will bring to the team:
A degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, data science/ analytics.
Between 2-10 years’ relevant technical experience across a range of market sectors.
Genuine passion and interest in the state of water resources engineering, and a desire to learn and push boundaries in this space.
Recognising that not everyone has the same set of skills, we are keen to see where your strengths lie. Skills relevant to this position will include many of the following:
A fundamental understanding of relevant guidelines and methodologies relevant to your skills (e.g., ARR 2019, ANCOLD, TMR Hydraulics Guidelines, QUDM etc.)
Applied experience supporting infrastructure design through the application of various hydrologic and hydraulic packages
Strong client relationship skills and project management skills in water resources projects
Hands-on technical experience with a range of relevant software will be viewed favourably. GHD utilises a vast array of hydrologic and hydraulic software packages such as Goldsim, TUFLOW, HECRAS, QGIS, ArcPro, RORB, URBS, WBNM, CFD packages (STAR-CCM+, Flow-3D), LifeSim, Python, AutoCAD, 12D, Civil3D etc.
Be a great communicator and team player with the ability to work independently, demonstrate good decision-making skills and commercial acumen.
Benefits of joining our team:
Career Development - Advance your skills through tailored career pathways and business school programs.
Exciting Projects - Contribute to large-scale, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects with industry-leading technical specialists.
Team Culture: Become part of a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment.
Global Connectivity - Access an international network of technical specialists through GHD’s Service Line communities.
Progressive Policies: Benefit from forward-thinking initiatives including flexible working arrangements, parental leave and support services, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), competitive remuneration, and corporate discounts.
Privately Owned: Become part of an employee-owned company that values independence and sustainable, long-term growth.
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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Water Resources Engineer