Requisition Number : URS33099
Division : URS
Interest Category : Environmental/Sciences
Interest Sub Category : Scientific
Employment Category/Status : Full Time
Type of Position : Regular Hire
Country : Australia
State/Province : VIC
City : Melbourne

Minimum Requirements : Qualifications
>Tertiary qualifications in Hydrology, Aquatic Ecology, Water Quality, Limnology or other relevant disciplines
>Post graduate qualifications (Desirable)

Skills
Superior verbal and written communication skills; strong networker
Ability to cost proposals, and to manage projects within agreed timelines and budgets.
Strong negotiation / conflict resolution skills.
Commercial focus and drive; tenacious
Experience in working in multidisciplinary teams
Strong computer skills including MS Office suite and relevant modelling and/or statistical packages.
Professional judgement

Knowledge
Expertise in one or more areas of water science or engineering.
Experimental design
Use of conceptual models including hypothesis formulation and testing
Processes for the selection between complex alternative solutions
Risk management
Modelling and/or statistics
Strong computer skills including MS Office suite and statistical packages.


Experience
Must have initiative, confidence and willingness to succeed.
10-14 years as a practicing water quality specialist
Preferably 3 – 5 years experience in consulting.
Involvement in practical application of ecological risk assessment
Knowledge of environmental, economic and social trade-off processes.



Personal Attributes
Honesty & Integrity
Autonomous – working without supervision
Organised – outcome and deadline oriented
Initiative – self starter
Focused – excellent time management skills
Bridge builder/Networker

Job Description
As part of URS’ wider water and catchment business, the Principal (Water Environment) will be responsible for providing the necessary scientific and professional capacity to win, lead and undertake catchment and site based multi-disciplinary water environment projects for regional bodies, state agencies, national bodies and industry groups.

Based in Victoria, but with a national focus, the position requires key skills in working as part of multidisciplinary project teams across URS’ network of offices. To facilitate delivery of projects the position requires superior communication, consultative and networking skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

An ability to identify and match technical solutions with management needs is required for this position. This will include experience in the design, capture, analysis and communication of environmental responses to changes in water management/discharge.

Responsibilities/Objectives
Undertake effective marketing activities related to projects including leading the development of proposals.
Coordinate and deliver projects on time, within budget and to the level of quality agreed with the client at project inception.
Work effectively as a member of local and national multidisciplinary teams including mentoring more junior staff as needed.
Support and as necessary lead Melbourne Office or URS Asia Pacific projects.
Establish and maintain effective client and professional networks relevant to the position

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