Project Engineer Water Modeller

at  NSW Water

DO YOU WANT YOUR WORK TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week)
• Office location – Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (Manly Vale)/Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $77,460 base to $116,187 top + super

The Water Group is looking to appoint two (2) Project Engineers Water Modellers. These roles involve supporting the Manly Hydraulics Laboratory’s water modelling and hydrometric data collection projects across varied water and coastal engineering fields. You will work under senior staff on various water modelling and investigations projects, such as flood and environmental water studies, flood risk management and flood warning studies, coastal investigations and designs, physical and numerical modelling of coastal and hydraulic structure, amongst others, while ensuring high-quality outcomes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage minor projects or contribute to larger ones, ensuring they meet time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Provide clear, thorough reports and documentation for senior staff and clients.
• Contribute to innovative solutions and resolve client issues to satisfaction.
• Stay updated on industry trends and practices, applying them to project outcomes.
• Prepare robust, financially viable fee proposals for less complex projects.
• Assist in tender submissions and contract negotiations.
• Support continuous improvement and promote the services of Manly Hydraulics Laboratory.
• Deliver excellent client service, providing technical feedback, securing repeat business, and identifying new opportunities.
• As this role requires you to undertake and coordinate a range of professional coastal and/or water engineering investigations, you will be expected to work in environments surrounded by or nearby water, and ability to swim would therefore be encouraged.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Appropriate Tertiary Qualification in a relevant discipline at Degree level.
• A valid NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel, including overnight stay.
  For more information read the full Role Description: Project Engineer Water Modeller

WHO WE ARE

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Please refer the Job description for details