Water Resources Engineer / Specialist

Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we create innovative solutions with our clients worldwide.

Egis is an organisation with the capacity to make meaningful industry and community change in the space of place-making, sustainability and creating connected cities. Different to other engineering firms, Egis offers true end-to-end capability across the entire design-to-operation lifecycle, offering advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations services.  

We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future.

As a Water Resources Engineer, your impact will be in providing consultancy and technical services to deliver innovative solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects locally, nationally and internationally.

Ideally this role will be based in our Newcastle office however we are open to candidates working in our Sydney and Norwest offices.

You will be responsible for:

• Assessment of water infrastructure (dams, levees, drainage works) from strategic planning to design and operation across a range of industries.
• Application of technical fundamentals and flood modelling (hydrologic and hydraulic) and water balance modelling to a range of assessments
  • including: Flooding and Surface Water Impact Assessments; Water quality assessment; Watercourse diversion design, monitoring, and rehabilitation; Water Management Plans; Erosion and Sediment Control.

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 3+ years’ professional experience with demonstrated technical expertise in water resources engineering within a consultancy environment.

You will also have:

• Relevant Tertiary Engineering degree (Civil, Environmental)
• CPEng and/or RPEQ (or willingness to obtain) high desired
• Strong knowledge and application of local standards, Australian standards and statutory and regulatory requirements relating to civil design and water management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholders at all levels
• Well-rounded critical thinking and problem-solving skills

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals.
• Newcastle CBD location with flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.
• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
• Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
• Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.
• Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
• Supportive leadership based on openness.

With opportunities to work on exciting projects locally and support national projects and operations, this is a fantastic role for a motivated engineer looking for their next career move.  

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

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