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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Competitive Remuneration, Learning And Development Framework, Flexible Working Arrangements, Remote Working Options, Paid Primary And Secondary Carer Leave, Employee Assistance Program
Posted 20d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and consultancy services to deliver innovative water resource solutions across local and international projects. Responsibilities include project management, business development, flood modelling, and mentoring junior engineering staff.
Requirements
Requires a tertiary engineering degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical engineering with over 10 years of professional experience in a consultancy environment. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a deep knowledge of Australian standards and regulatory requirements for water management.
Full job description
Company Description
Egis Group, is a Multi-Disciplinary Engineering & Environmental consultancy operating across Australia.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace built on mutual respect, where different cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences are valued. Our culture is guided by our core values of people, respect, performance and transparency. We empower our people to grow by providing opportunities, challenges and a supportive environment.
We partner with our clients to deliver customised, practical solutions across water management, civil and geotechnical design, and environmental management and approvals. We are committed to building great teams doing innovative work — and we would love you to join us to Impact the Future as part of the Egis Group.
Job Description
As a Principal 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.
You will be responsible for:
Technical leadership of projects, including full project management responsibilities encompassing client relationship management and project financials.
Leading business development activities with new and existing clients to support revenue and the strategic direction of the Water Resources team.
Conducting risk assessments and advising feasible solutions to clients.
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;
Water Management Plans;
Erosion and Sediment Control;
Watercourse diversion design, monitoring, and rehabilitation.
Reviewing and improving technical documentation as required.
Team mentoring and coaching to support the well-being and development of junior team members.
Qualifications
Ideally, you will have a minimum of 10+ years’ professional experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities and exceptional technical expertise in water resources engineering within a consultancy environment.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, develop business and project manage.
Proven leadership skills and a desire to train, guide and mentor less experienced engineers.
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.
Additional Information
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.
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.
We are expanding across Australia and New Zealand and are excited for you to join our growing team.
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Business Line: Energy and Sustainable Cities
Type of contract: Permanent contract
Service Line: Water and Energy
Region: Asia Pacific
Job Family: Technical Engineering
Related keywords
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