Company

Worley

Primary Location

AUS-WA-Perth

Job

Consultants

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type

Employee

Job Posting

Oct 29, 2026

Reporting Manager Title

WA Water Resources Lead

About the Job

Join Worley’s established Water Resources team in Perth as a Senior Hydrologist / Water Resources Engineer and contribute to some of Australia’s most complex and rewarding water projects.

Working within a nationally connected team of hydrologists, water resources engineers and environmental specialists, you will provide technical expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects spanning mining, energy, chemicals, infrastructure and emerging energy sectors.

You will lead technical workstreams and support project delivery across hydrology, flood modelling, water resources and mine water management projects, while building trusted client relationships and mentoring developing engineers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional seeking greater technical responsibility, project leadership opportunities and long-term career development within a globally recognised organisation.

About Us

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

With around 50,000 people across 45 countries, we bring together deep technical expertise, project delivery capability and a commitment to creating sustainable change.

What You’ll Do

- Lead and deliver hydrology and water resources studies for mining, energy, chemicals and infrastructure projects.
- Undertake and review hydrological, hydraulic, flood and water balance assessments,



ensuring high-quality technical outcomes.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduate and intermediate engineers and scientists.
- Act as Project Manager for small- and medium-sized projects, and support larger project teams to deliver secure, high-quality outcomes on schedule and within budget.
- Prepare and review technical reports, design documentation, modelling assessments and client deliverables.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of flood studies, water management strategies, mine water assessments and drainage design projects.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including environmental, mining, civil, geotechnical and process engineering specialists.
- Build and maintain positive client relationships through the delivery of quality outcomes and responsive service.
- Support proposal preparation, fee estimates and business development activities.
- Collaborate with peers across the broader Worley Water Resources network in Australia and internationally.
- Work within the provisions and guidelines of Worley’s Quality Management System.
- Promote a strong commitment to health, safety and environmental performance across all project activities.

What You’ll Have

- A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering or a related discipline.
- Approximately 8-12 years of relevant experience in hydrology, water resources engineering or a related consulting environment.
- Strong experience in hydrological and hydraulic modelling, flood assessments, water balance modelling and surface water management.
- Experience applying Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) guidelines and industry best practice, particularly within the Pilbara region.
- Experience using software such as TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, RORB, or equivalent modelling platforms.
- Experience ment

📌 Senior Hydrologist/Water Resources Engineer (Australia)
🏢 Worley
📍 Australia