Surface Water Engineer

Surface Water Engineer

• Full time permanent position
• Technically challenging and rewarding work
• Work life balance

PSM is a multidiscipline engineering company whose primary focus is on geotechnical engineering and related geo-science disciplines such as engineering geology, hydrology, hydrogeology and seismology. We are recognised as an industry leader, within Australia and internationally, in the areas of mining, tunnelling, infrastructure and other fields of geotechnical engineering. Our core values are centred around technical excellence and the provision of practical engineering solutions.

Due to a strong demand for services in Australia, we are seeking a Surface Water Engineer to join our Brisbane office. The ideal candidate would be someone with 4 plus years of relevant working experience who is looking to hone their technical skills through exposure to industry leaders and a wide range of projects. Candidates with experience in other fields will also be considered if the candidate has suitable technical skills and ability to adapt into a new team.

About the role:

• Working on surface water hydrological and hydraulic studies, including:

• Rainfall-runoff modelling and analyses
• Design of surface water infrastructure (e.g. drains, culverts, dissipators)
• 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling
• Erosion and fluvial geomorphology
• Catchment yield analyses and water balance
• Dam emergency storage and spillway design

• Site visits, including flow gauging and instrument installation
• The role will primarily be Brisbane based, but will from time to time, require operational deployments ranging from a few days to a few weeks at a time, throughout Australia and internationally.
• Opportunities to get involved with other aspects of projects

Necessary skills:

• Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Hydrology and Water Engineering
• Strong technical focus with critical thinking.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in an office-base and site-based environment
• Ability to work independently and take ownership on projects
• Proficiency in English

Desirable skills (and providing examples of what the candidate may gain exposure to):

• Experience with modelling and analysis software
• Post graduate degree (if not, additional post-graduate training may be offered by PSM)
• Advanced software skills (i.e. ArcGIS / QGIS / Global Mapper / 3D packages)
• Capabilities in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling (RORB, TUFLOW, HECRAS, GoldSim)
• Coding skills (e.g. python, matlab, R)
• Report writing
• Experience with site based work and instrumentation

What is on offer

At PSM we understand the benefit of diversity in our firm. Our long history of success has come from being different. At PSM we value the innovation and creativity that diversity of thought brings. The one thing we all have in common is our focus on high performance. If you're capable, adventurous, motivated and can deliver, we want you on our team.