About this role
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms. Over 83,000 people combine local knowledge with international expertise to advise, design and deliver solutions that help communities thrive.
Our Transport Bridges, Aviation and Roads team is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Manila office. This technical role will help deliver flood resilience, hydrology and hydraulic solutions across major transport and multidisciplinary projects in Australia.
- Supporting hydrological assessments and surface water modelling for civil infrastructure projects.
- Building, running and interpreting hydrology (RORB/XP-RAFTS or WBNM) and hydraulic (TUFLOW) models under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Using QGIS to manage, review and present hydrological data and flood modelling outputs.
- Given opportunities to develop skills and assist with drainage design tasks, including culverts, open channels, pit and pipe systems (12D and/or MUSIC).
- Assisting to prepare clear technical inputs, design reports, figures and supporting documentation.
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering; postgraduate study in water resources is desirable.
- At least 5-10 years of relevant consulting experience in a Tier 1 Consultancy, including leadership of flood assessments and the undertaking of flood modelling assessments as part of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of ARR 2019 and its implementation in surface water modelling for Australian Transport and Infrastructure projects.
- Exposure to QUDM, Austroads or TMR guidance would be helpful, but a willingness to learn is just as important.
- Strong working experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, including RORB, XP-RAFTS or WBNM, TUFLOW and QGIS; experience with 12d and MUSIC is desirable. Note that strong TUFLOW and QGIS experience is mandatory for this role.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to contribute to high-quality reports and project deliverables