Senior Water Resources Engineer
Klohn Crippen Berger
Lead mine water management projects, mentor staff, and drive business growth.
4 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
791 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Geoscience
Environmental
Transportation
Energy
Mining
Hydropower
Sector Specialisms
Mining
Hydropower
Infrastructure
Transportation
Energy
Oil and Gas
Water
Power
Role
What you would be doing
site visits
client relations
technical leadership
team collaboration
business development
mentoring
- Visit project sites, as required to gather information to contribute to engineering activities
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and work continually to develop the business.
- Act as a technical resource within a multidisciplinary project team that fosters career development
- Work with diverse teams across our offices of multidiscipline engineers, designers and drafters from preliminary investigations and conceptual design through preliminary design, final design, and construction.
- Lead and participate in business development initiatives related to mine water management.
- Mentor and develop junior staff through the provision of technical support and feedback.
- Manage and provide technical leadership on mine water management projects.
- Undertake senior review of project deliverables to ensure they are technically sound and meet the requirements of KCB’s quality management system.
What you bring
tuflow
hec‑ras
civil engineering
cpeng
team spirit
communication
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of relevant industry standard software for hydrologic (RORB, WBNM, URBS, XPRAFTs etc.) and hydraulic modelling (TUFLOW, HEC-RAS etc.).
- Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams.
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, post graduate qualifications welcome
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in preparing engineering reports, drawings and specifications for studies and construction projects.
- Strong initiative and commitment to technical excellence.
- Travel within Australia and internationally
- Knowledge of Australian guidelines and standards: particularly Australian Rainfall and Runoff 2019.
- Professional Engineering registration (CPEng an RPEQ), or ability to attain professional registration within a year
- Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments.
- Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach.
- Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options.
- Social and Mental Well-being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well-being.
- Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future.
- Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme.
- Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning.
- Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1951
Year Established
The company traces its origin to 1951 as a small geotechnical practice.
$116 Million
Annual Revenue
Demonstrates financial health and mid-size strength in the global consultancy sector.
- Projects range from mine waste and water management to hydrotechnical systems, spanning continents and technical challenges.
- Specializing in mining, energy, power, transportation, infrastructure and water sectors, its teams tackle complex engineering tasks.
- A member of the Louis Berger network, it leverages global expertise while retaining a hands-on, technical focus.
- Unique for being employee-owned, it blends local knowledge with international collaboration on high-stakes projects.
- Typical assignments include tailings dams, flood protection works, hydropower feasibility, and geotechnical infrastructure.
- With offices across Canada, the U.S., South America, Australia and the UK, KCB maintains a truly international footprint.
- Integrity – Upholding the highest ethical standards and doing what’s right.
- Excellence – Striving for the highest quality in all aspects of work.
- Innovation – Continuously seeking and implementing creative solutions.
- Collaboration – Working together to achieve success as a team.
- Safety – Prioritizing safety in all activities and ensuring a safe work environment.
2050
Net Zero Target
Pursuing a Net Zero Carbon target for all operations.
- Committed to sustainability and environmentally responsible practices in all operations.
- Projects aim to minimize environmental impacts while optimizing resource use.
- Sustainability is embedded in project delivery through risk management, monitoring, and sustainable design solutions.
- Collaborates with clients to implement solutions meeting the highest environmental standards, including carbon footprint reduction.
- fosters a culture of inclusion, with a focus on attracting and retaining diverse talent.
- actively support gender diversity, with women holding leadership and technical positions across the company.
- promotes equal opportunities for all employees, with ongoing training and development initiatives aimed at enhancing inclusivity.
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