Job Description
The health of our world relies heavily on water. As floods, droughts, and storms intensify, the water industry must build resilience and lead the way.
We're partnering with clients to think and act differently, preparing for what's next.
Join Our Dams Team
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Dams Engineer to join our team in Townsville or Cairns offices.
This role will allow you to develop your career while working with a dynamic team of dams professionals.
About the Role
You'll be part of a fast-growing team that's leading the industry, employing over 100 dams engineers in Australia alone.
GHD has a pipeline of major dam and pumped hydro projects across Australia and New Zealand.
You'll work on a variety of dams projects, including water dams and tailings dams, for various uses such as municipal, mining, agriculture, and hydropower.
Your Responsibilities
* Provide technical delivery with a focus on geotechnical, structural, and/or design management skills.
* Actively participate in client relationship management, business development, proposal development, reports, and technical analysis.
* Mentor and develop junior team members.
* Develop client relationships and business development skills under mentorship from team leaders, market leaders, senior engineers, etc.
Requirements
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in dams engineering.
* Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Civil) or higher qualifications.
* Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) status or equivalent Chartered Engineer status, or working towards or equivalent chartered status.
* Knowledge of design of a broad range of dam types, including embankment and concrete dams.
* Knowledge of a broad range of elements which may include spillway design, dam design, design of outlets and intake towers, hydropower facilities, dam safety and risk assessments, and construction phase experience.
* Experience working in multi-disciplined teams, including geologists, structural engineers, hydraulic engineers, hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical engineers.
Why Work with Us
Northern Australia offers breathtaking landscapes, fantastic fishing and hiking spots, and a multitude of activities for families with warm weather all year around.
A lower cost of living will give you more financial freedom to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without sacrificing career advancement opportunities.
About GHD
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise.
We're an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
Our brand promise, The Power of Commitment, is what makes us different.
We're bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy, and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.