Water Engineer (Mechanical /Civil)

at  RPS Group

Due to multiple major projects win and increase projects in the pipeline, RPS has a fantastic opportunity for a Water Engineer to join our well-respected, specialist Water Engineering team on a full-time basis.
We are looking for a water engineer from experienced to the Senior level background.
The successful candidate will play a key role, presenting, delivering project and technical advice to internal and external stakeholders contributing to the successful performance of the Water business unit.

You will be exposed to a variety of engineering applications primarily in the mine water management context including:

• Hydraulic modelling, dewatering engineering solutions, pumping and piping design;
• Civil, earthworks, water infrastructure design;
• Mine water management and optimisation strategies.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

To be successful you will need to possess the following skills and qualifications:

• BE/MSc Engineering (Mechanical / Civil background);
• Eligible for chartered engineering status;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in water resources projects;
• Demonstrable experience in mine dewatering systems, borefields, downhole equipment sizing, and mine site services (process, potable, wastewater systems);
• Proficiency in hydraulic modelling software such as WaterGEMS intermediate to advance level is a must;
• Proficiency in MS office and GIS software such as Global Mapper, ArcGIS, etc;
• Technical experience in feasibility and detail design, with technical knowledge in hydraulic modelling, equipment sizing, surge analysis, pump station design, pumping system operation control and instrumentation;
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
• Confident and flexible attitude to office and field-based work assignments; ability to work in and manage medium to large projects;
• Client focussed, self-motivated and a can-do attitude.

• Project scoping, site investigation, and option studies;
• Preparation of technical proposal & budgeting;
• Collect, compile, present and evaluate/analyse technical and field data;
• Provide proficient engineering solutions for all project stages (concept to detail design) and producing design reports and tender packages for detail design;
• Undertake engineering design, efficiently performing technical tasks, and for senior role: providing mentoring, technical direction and supervision for less experienced engineers and draftsman;
• Ensuring technical quality of the deliverables through implementation of design verification;
• Project management & client liaison to ensure successful project delivery on time and on budget;
• Undertake project documentation, filing, project management and billing.