Principal Water Resources Engineer - ( 2400048C )

Description

Purpose of Job:

Principal or Senior Water Resources Engineers are involved in the technical delivery of a variety of projects across one or more of the fields of water resources including flood risk and resilience, stormwater design and sustainable stormwater. The role will also involve project management to coordinate a project team and ensure projects are appropriately managed and client requirements are met. The role will involve the application of technical knowledge of hydrology and hydraulic modelling, most specifically TUFLOW, to lead modelling efforts and provide review of model outputs. Identify opportunities and develop the service to clients that are in line with Stantec business strategies.

Essential Functions

• Undertaking and overseeing hydrologic and hydraulic modelling of creeks, rivers, stormwater systems and overland flow paths

• Leading / contributing to flood studies and flood risk management study and plans (FRMS&P)

• Providing technical input into flood risk management projects and preparing concise and clear technical reports

• Design of water management systems that interface both surface and pipe networks

• Preparing expressions of interest and proposals and carry out other appropriate marketing initiatives.

• Engaging with clients in order to nurture long lasting relationships

• Sound understanding of project management frameworks, experience in leading project teams, and excellent organisation and time management skills, with a developing to advanced level of financial competency.

• Strong ability to prioritise tasks and multi-task to ensure deadlines are achieved.

• Collaboration with designers, environmental scientists, planners and engineers to deliver designs that are innovative, environmentally sensitive and practical

• Commitment to collaborative and ethical behaviour in a client-facing environment

• Develop and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, or related discipline.

• Between 8 - 20 years experience within the field of water resources engineering, specifically floodplain management.

• Experience leading / contributing to flood studies and flood risk management study and plans (FRMS&P)

• Experience providing technical input into flood risk management projects and preparing concise and clear technical reports

• Specifically, a strong knowledge with the use of TUFLOW 1D/2D modelling

• Strong ability to prioritise tasks and multi-task to ensure deadlines are achieved.

So, what do we offer to enable your next career step?

With an attractive salary and vibrant culture, we offer many benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing:

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including options to work part time, on school holiday term contracts, and to work from home and/or remotely

• Learning and Talent Development Programs and training

• Purchasing up to four weeks additional leave

• Professional Registration and Memberships

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) and Salary Packaging

• Employee Resource Groups such as Women@Stantec and Pride@Stantec, with the aim to achieve a genuinely inclusive and diverse workforce

• Connecting employees across Stantec through our Developing Professionals Group

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program

• Service Recognition Awards

About us:

The Stantec community unites approximately 25,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across sectors and industries to bring water, transport, energy, architecture, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

It's our people that sets us apart … and we hope that includes you.

How to apply

Please submit your most recent CV outlining your experience relevant to this role by following the ‘apply’ link.

Primary Location : Australia-New South Wales-Sydney

Organization : BC-3002 Water-AU Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Nov 17, 2024, 9:09:37 PM

Req ID: 2400048C

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