At Jacobs, we are working with clients, traditional owners and the community, to make a positive impact and deliver solutions that bring value to our communities and society as a whole. Our water business provides the full spectrum of consulting services from advisory and engineering through to operations and asset management. We nurture the technical development of our global workforce of 60,000, to bring innovative ideas to solve our client’s challenges. On top of the exposure to challenging projects and career development opportunities, we offer competitive remuneration packages and multiple staff benefits such as paid parental leave, paid volunteer leave, purchase leave, and mental health & wellbeing programs, to name a few.  Here at Jacobs we also support a plethora of flexible working practices such as flexible start/end times, job share arrangements, working from home, and part-time arrangements.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing water resource engineering expertise across a range of projects in Australia and New Zealand. You’ll work collaboratively with technical specialists, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality assessments and solutions. From field investigations to data analysis and reporting, you’ll play a key role in supporting sustainable water resource management and environmental outcomes. We will provide you with a clear path to career progression, through our Technologist Career Framework. You will have potential opportunities to pursue technical excellence and innovation through programs such as Beyond If and BeyondExcellence Awards that reward those who demonstrate Jacobs shared values – we do things right, we challenge the accepted, we aim higher, we live inclusion.

About the team

We are looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to help us deliver a strong pipeline of work on high profile and challenging projects. We invest in building and sustaining trusted relationships with key clients including but not limited to; water authorities, resources clients, council and government authorities as well as contribute to a range of joint ventures on road and rail projects. We are also currently helping to implement the intent of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan through projects in NSW, Victoria and South Australia.

The role sits within the Water Resources Section which encompasses the Australia and New Zealand region. We support flexible working arrangements, and the successful candidate can be based anywhere within this area, although we have a preference for Victoria. Our section contains a range of specialist skills in hydrology, flood modelling, aquatic ecology, water quality, hydrogeology and waterway engineering. We value diversity, and have team members from a range of different cultural backgrounds.

·      A degree in Engineering

·      Strong foundational knowledge of Hydrology and Hydraulics

·     Proficiency in flood modelling software (RORB, Tuflow) and GIS tools (QGIS)

·      Ability to author and review technical reports and risk assessments

·      Strong communication skills and confidence in client-facing interactions

·     Experience in scoping and managing projects, leading a team to deliver on time, on budget and to agreed quality

·      Ideally experience working within a busy multidisciplinary consultancy

·      Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a team

·      Experience in synthesising technical data and presenting findings clearly

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support:
 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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