Water Balance Modeller, Water Resources

Just imagine your future with us…

At Aurecon, we see the future through a very different lens. Do you

Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future

Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best We are.

Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust, and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.

What will you do

The Water Balance Modeller supports Aurecon's commitment to shaping a sustainable and resilient future by delivering robust, data-driven water balance and flood modelling solutions. The role applies climate data analysis and advanced hydrologic and hydraulic modelling to inform safe, sustainable and client-focused outcomes across infrastructure, energy and mining projects.

Working collaboratively within the Water Resources team, the position contributes to innovative, technically sound solutions that balance environmental stewardship, community impact and commercial value. Through active knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, the role upholds Aurecon's values of integrity, excellence and shared success.

We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world's economic development and, it's the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. Here are the key things you will need to have in order to bring ideas to life.

• Perform statistical analysis of climate data such as rainfall, evaporation and streamflow

• Calibrate rainfall-runoff models of various waterways using the Australian Water Balance Model (AWBM)

• Develop, calibrate and simulate water balance models

• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic (1D/2D) modelling to assess flooding on linear infrastructure and various energy and mining projects

• Prepare inputs for technical reports and other documentation relevant to project submission

• Collaborate with team members in providing technical solutions and/or innovations to water balance and flooding projects

• Actively engage in knowledge sharing initiatives

We know today's complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What can you bring to the team

Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imagining engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will also need the following:

• Demonstrated experience working on water balance modelling tools such as GoldSIM, opSim and RRL

• Comfortable working with GIS tools such as QGIS and ArcGIS

• Additional experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools such as HEC-HMS, RORB, HEC-RAS and TUFLOW is an advantage

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelors degree in Civil, Agricultural, Environmental and Biosystems Engineering (or equivalent)

• Minimum 3 years of experience in hydrology and hydraulics (water balance modelling, flood modelling)

OurAurecon Attributesdefine our way of being - they are a collection of qualities that makes us who we are. Individually and collectively, they unleash the true power of Aurecon, they make us stand out from the crowd and are critical to our success. We don't expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you. To find out what your key attribute is, take the test here

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you

About Us

Headquartered in Australia, Aurecon is one of the leading international engineering, design and advisory company that brings vital engineering experience, technical capabilities, and design expertise to an extensive range of markets.

Over the last 85 years, our team of more than 7,800 experts located in 11 locations across the globe have collaborated with our clients and partners to reimagine, shape and engineer clever, innovative and sustainable solutions to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.

In Asia, where the region is undergoing rapid transformation in areas of sustainability, digital and infrastructure, we lead by being innovative, flexible and nimble. We embrace design-led thinking - an approach that is guided by digital engineering, the user experience and sustainability - ensuring that the work we do is future ready and leaves a legacy for the next generation.

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