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Principal Water Resources Engineer
OnterrisPrincipal Water Resources Engineer leading hydrology, drainage, and surface-water projects across Australia. Supporting mining, infrastructure, and environmental clients while mentoring teams at global environmental solutions company Onterris.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Hydrology and Water Resource Management, with a strong focus on project management, technical report preparation, and client relationship building. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to a positive team culture while engaging in business development activities.
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HydrologyWater Resource ManagementProject ManagementTechnical Report PreparationClient Relationship Building
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Hard Skills
HydrologyWater Resource ManagementTechnical Report PreparationImpact AssessmentRegulatory SubmissionsEnvironmental ApprovalsProject DeliverablesBusiness DevelopmentProposal WritingClient Engagement
Soft Skills
MentoringTeam CollaborationPositive Team Culture
Tools & Technologies
TUFLOWHEC-RASMUSICGoldSimQGISArcGIS
Certifications & Qualifications
Tertiary Qualifications in HydrologyEngineeringEnvironmental ScienceWater Resources
Industry Keywords
DrainageSurface Water ManagementMultidisciplinary TeamsTechnical ReportsManagement Plans
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and deliver water resources, hydrology, drainage, and surface water management projects for a diverse client base
- Prepare and review technical reports, management plans, impact assessments, regulatory submissions, environmental approvals documentation, and other project deliverables
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior team members
- Support capability development and a positive team culture
- Contribute to business development through proposals, bids, and client engagement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Tertiary qualifications in Hydrology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in relevant hydrology and water resource management or related fields
- Demonstrated experience using industry-standard modelling and GIS software such as TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, MUSIC, GoldSim, QGIS, ArcGIS, or similar
- Proven project management and client relationship-building skills
- Proven experience preparing high-quality technical reports and proposals
- Passion for mentoring staff and contributing to team growth
Benefits
Comp & perks- Regular social events
- Collaborative work environment
- Career development through relevant internal opportunities
- Individual one-on-one career conversations focused on growth and progression
- Reasonable accommodation in employment for all applicants