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The Principal Surface Water Engineer – Portfolio Technical Lead will provide technical leadership, governance, and strategic direction for surface water engineering across MinRes’s iron ore and lithium portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Water, this role provides portfolio‑wide oversight of surface water strategies, flood protection planning, design governance, and modelling systems across all hubs, including Onslow, Central Pilbara, and Lithium. You will drive technical excellence, manage cross‑hub consistency, and ensure robust, defensible engineering to manage flood risks, surface water infrastructure performance, and operational readiness. While primarily based at Osborne Park, you will undertake occasional site visits to support complex technical discussions, stakeholder engagement, and project reviews.
Job Responsibility
Lead portfolio-wide surface water engineering strategies aligned to mine plans, operations, and approvals
Provide technical leadership and quality oversight across the surface water engineering function
Oversee surface water modelling, flood studies, design criteria, and technical outputs
Drive consistent standards and governance for flood protection, drainage, and stormwater infrastructure
Provide strategic input on complex surface water issues affecting operations, planning, infrastructure, and approvals
Lead and mentor surface water engineers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions
Support wet-season readiness and work closely with key teams to deliver integrated, risk-based outcomes
Requirements
Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Water, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field
15+ years of surface water engineering experience, ideally within WA's mining and resources sector
Proven technical leadership across multiple operations in a multi-commodity environment
Strong expertise in surface water modelling, flood studies, drainage design, and water management systems
Experience developing engineering standards and governance frameworks, with the ability to mentor senior engineers and communicate complex issues clearly
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