Location: Brisbane and Newcastle
Now is an exciting time to join Umwelt and be an integral part of the journey, as we expand the Water Services group, which includes integrated surface water and groundwater technical services.
Umwelt is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Water Engineer specialised in surface water environmental studies and help grow and expand our Water Services group.
About the Role
As Principal Water Engineer, this role will involve leading and completing technical projects, providing technical guidance and ensuring delivery of work across surface water environmental projects nationally. Typical projects include (but not limited to) surface water impact assessments to support renewables projects, site water balance modelling, flood studies, erosion and sediment control, water security studies, ecohydrological assessments, mine closure studies and management plans. The role also includes opportunity for business development and/or technical innovation to help facilitate delivery of integrated technical projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership through the delivery of surface water projects, and support the growth and success of the surface water team, in collaboration with management
- Contribute to business development activities and the growth of a National surface water team.
- Demonstrate and deliver on technically accurate data analysis and reporting
- Manage and deliver medium to large-scale projects from proposal to completion, building strong client relationships and communication
- Provide expert advice on surface water/water issues, regulations, and best practices
- Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and other technical disciplines (i.e. ecology, social, cultural heritage and spatial analysis) to develop innovative and tailored solutions
- Provide positive leadership and guidance to junior staff, fostering a collaborative, productive and fun work environment
About You:
- Degree qualifications in Engineering (Water).
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in water/environmental consulting
- Sound capabilities in managing water related projects
- Strong leadership with a people focus, thriving in a fun, friendly environment that values work-life balance, while delivering innovative, high-quality technical work
- Ability to distil complex information and tasks to be able to communicate to a broad audience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment
Join the Team
If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, . Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.
To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
