Graduate Hydrologist

We are seeking University Graduates with a BSc, BEng or higher degree.  The successful candidate will undertake data analysis and environmental modelling, with field-based investigations and monitoring from time to time.  As your skill level increases you will be given opportunities to liaise with clients, prepare reports, and manage projects. 

Key Attributes for a successful candidate

• Tertiary academic training (M.Sc. or B.Eng (hons) preferred) in  hydrology and/or stormwater engineering;

• Strong practical skills gained from a love of the outdoors;

• A keen inquisitive mind and aptitude towards understanding cause and effect.

• Strong interest in computer modelling (desirable).

• Coding using Python, R, VB.Net or C# (desirable).

  
  

Benefits and perks

• A company that values and recognises its staff;

• Small close-knit low bureaucracy team;

• A collaborative and supportive working environment;

• Direct senior technical support;

• Exposure to a wide variety of interesting projects;

• Regular opportunities for fieldwork for a person interested in this;

• Strong technical and consulting career development opportunities;

• Competitive remuneration plus bonus scheme.

Specific skills required for this role include the following:

• High-level interpersonal skills;

• Excellent written and spoken English;

• Environmental field investigations including water quantity and quality monitoring;

• Data processing using MS Excel;

• GIS mapping using QGIS;

• Stream flow gauging;

• Surface water flow and quality modelling experience;

• Water quality monitoring and analysis;

• Stormwater analysis and system design;

• Modelling (what-if) impact assessment of land use change;

• Data automation using Python, R and/or Visual Studio (C#, VB) would be an advantage;

• Preparation of water-related RMA planning applications.

On-the-job training and support will be provided by experienced staff at WWLA.