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Engineer/Senior Engineer (Living Lands & Water), Brisbane

  • Pin (2)Brisbane or Gold Coast, QLD
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Posted : 15/07/24
Applications Close :14/08/24

Water Technology is an employee-owned Australian water business. We have strong reputation for technical excellence in the delivery of engineering and scientific services, with specialised skills across coastal and marine, hydrogeology, hydrology, and hydraulics, integrated water management, geomorphology, environmental planning, civil and environmental engineering. We are dedicated to work that improves communities and the environment, by combining science, engineering, and practical design. We have over 140 team members across Australia and New Zealand.

We are an inclusive employer, recognising individual differences, embracing individual strengths, and look for opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. We aspire for each employee to become industry gurus and encourage staff to leverage 'being an insider' and access the company network to become a thought-leader.


About the role
 
We currently have an opportunity for an Engineer or Environmental Scientist to join the Living Lands and Water team in our Brisbane or Gold Coast office. In this role, your day to day will include:

·        Proposal input and project analysis

·        Undertaking of hydrographic and water quality field data collection

·        Set-up, execution and post-processing of numerical modelling tools

·        Participation in problem solving discussions, and provision of insights for project enhancements

·        Engagement in learning opportunities, training sessions, and workshops to enhance technical skills and gain exposure to various engineering disciplines.

·        Participation in other business activities such as Water Technology internal committees, internal training programs, R&D processes or external professional committees.

  
About you 
If you want to make a difference and drive a positive change in sustainable water management, this role may be for you. This role suits someone in the mid-career space with 5-12 years of industry experience. We are especially interested in candidates with:

·        A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

·        Exposure to hydrological, hydraulic and water quality modelling

·        Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

·        Experience in management of small projects

·        Consulting or council/local government experience preferred

·        Passion for environmental and water sustainability and management

·        Ability to think independently while constructively contributing to teamwork

·        Strong report writing skills (there will be an assessment as part of the hiring process if you are shortlisted)


Why Join Us?
Across our teams, we cultivate an inclusive and nurturing culture with focus on your well-being and professional development. Some of the perks of working with us include:

·        Flexible approach to work, most of our staff adopt a hybrid work arrangement

·        Access to collaboration with industry experts

·        Since we are employee owned, staff have an opportunity to buy shares in the company

·        Mentoring, coaching and professional development opportunities

·        Health and wellbeing events and access to a great Employee Assistance provider

·        Generous parental leave

·        Exchange and secondment opportunities and much more

  
How to apply
If you would like to be part of a dynamic team in an innovative organisation committed to reducing the impacts of climate change and natural disasters, please forward a cover letter and resume via the “apply” link.

**Applicants will be assessed as they arrive - therefore if you have an interest we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. 

Water Technology is proud to contribute to the increasing diversity of the Australian workforce. Supporting equity and diversity means supporting opportunities for all candidates to find suitable employment. As an inclusive recruiter and employer, we recognise individual differences, embrace individual strengths and look for opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. Our recruitment upholds the principles of merit and equity, and we welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ and mature age workers.

Research shows that women often hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the selection criteria, while men are more inclined to apply with just 60%.

Life teaches us a lot, so if you believe you have what it takes, even if not all the criteria are met, we encourage you to apply.

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