Senior Water Resources Engineer

Fyfe is a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing comprehensive engineering, environmental, planning, and surveying services throughout Australia. Fyfe work with a wide range of clients in the Property and Infrastructure sectors to provide high quality, commercially pragmatic solutions with a strong focus on client service and delivery.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our rapidly growing South Australian Civil team. The ideal candidate will possess stormwater design experience in property and infrastructure projects and will be responsible for growing and leading a team to deliver on highly technical and complex engineering works across our extensive client portfolio.

Your key responsibilities will include:

As the successful candidate, you can anticipate a variety of duties that leverage your current expertise as a Senior Engineer in areas such as stormwater drainage design, flood modelling, and reporting. This role presents an opportunity for you to enhance your skills and knowledge, paving the way for advancement to the role of Principal Water Resources Engineer, where effective leadership and strong technical proficiency is essential. With a growing team the opportunity to mentor and develop junior engineers forms an essential part of the role.

The position will encompass a variety of projects including stormwater drainage design for land development, road and infrastructure projects, including flood investigations.

Your Background:

• High proficiency in hydrology and hydraulic theory.
• Develop stormwater management strategies and prepare reports that succinctly demonstrate the proposed approach
• Superior modelling skills using industry recognised software packages such as TUFLOW, DRAINS, HEC-RAS, MusicX, RORB and 12D.
• Prepare and provide input into the stormwater design drawings.
• Ensure engineering design practices and standards in the organisation are in accordance with Australian Standards, guides and codes as appropriate, meeting industry best practice
• Review engineering designs, plans, and prepare project specifications.
• Prepare concept, feasibility and detailed design documentation and obtain relevant reviews and approvals
• Meet with project team on a regular basis to provide advice on stormwater drainage.

Culture:

Fyfe values our clients and our people and has a culture built on respect, integrity and the delivery of value. This is achieved through a combination of flexible and contemporary working conditions supported by an inclusive management style which sees all levels of management being accessible through an open-door policy applicable to everyone. Fyfe have also engaged various corporate entities to offer benefits to staff, have a social club and encourage an innovative and pro-active approach to projects. With 16 offices nationally, staff are encouraged to tap into the wealth of knowledge that we have, welcoming information sharing and troubleshooting among colleagues.

Benefits:

• Flexible Working Conditions: Enjoy contemporary and inclusive working conditions.
• Employee Referral Program: Earn $5000 through our referral program.
• Diverse Role: Engage in a variety of responsibilities and projects.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a social, collaborative, and inclusive team with regular social and networking events.
• Professional Development: Receive competitive pay and financial support for your professional growth.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from discounts at over 470 retailers (banking, accommodation, cars, retail, and more).
• Salary Sacrificing Options: Take advantage of salary sacrificing for motor vehicles, portable devices, and e-bikes.
• Additional Leave: Access an extra 6-week paid purchase leave

How to Apply:

If you are looking for your next challenge and want to work in a dynamic environment that values your contribution, we encourage you to apply by clicking on the APPLY FOR THIS JOB button below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Liam Blight on +61 8 8201 9714.

Only candidates who are Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold full-working rights will be considered.

Please note, agency applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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