A minimum of 4+ years of professional experience with demonstrated technical expertise in flooding and stormwater engineering within a consultancy environment.
A tertiary engineering degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
A good understanding of common hydrological and hydraulic investigations, using software such as TUFLOW, MUSIC, WBNM, RORB, URBS, and HEC-RAS.
Experience with GIS software such as QGIS, ArcGIS, or MapInfo.
Experience applying engineering calculations and software to support the design of Water Sensitive Urban Design infrastructure.
Development approval experience, including MCU/RAL land development and industrial environmental approvals.
Demonstrated project management capability and client relationship management experience.
Responsibilities
Develop and review hydraulic, hydrological, and water quality models and calculations for flood studies, flood impact assessments, stormwater management plans, and Water Sensitive Urban Design infrastructure design.
Manage private and government-sector projects, including direct client liaison, attending meetings, preparing progress updates, and collating data.
Prepare and review technical reports.
Desired Qualifications
Chartered Professional Engineer and/or Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland status.
Experience working in a consulting environment.
Proven leadership skills and a desire to train, guide, and mentor less experienced engineers.
Job Description
As a Principal or Senior Flooding & Stormwater Engineer, your impact will be within our Queensland operations. The Flood and Stormwater team delivers a wide variety of projects from feasibility stage through to concept and detailed engineering design and construction support. Some of their focus areas include hydrologic analysis (catchment rainfall / runoff) and hydraulic (1D and 2D) flood modelling; flood risk and impact assessment; flood emergency response; dam break analysis, development of flood overlays for Planning Schemes and Local Environment Plans; stormwater and flood management policy and strategy; and the planning and design of integrated stormwater management systems.
This is an opportunity to work within a passionate and well-established team to deliver innovative solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects - locally and nationally!
To be successful in this role, Consultancy experience is essential.
You will be responsible for:
Developing and reviewing hydraulic, hydrological and water quality models and calculations for application in flood studies, flood impact assessments, stormwater management plans and design of WSUD infrastructure.
Manage a range of private and government sector projects involving direct client liaison, attending meetings, preparation of progress updates and data collation.
Prepare and review technical reports.
Qualifications
Ideally, you will have a minimum of 4+ years’ professional experience with demonstrated technical expertise in flooding and stormwater engineering within a consultancy environment.
Experience working in a consulting environment highly desirable.
A good understanding/comprehension of common hydrological and hydraulic investigations, utilising software such as TUFLOW, MUSIC, WBNM, RORB, URBS, HECRAS.
Experience in GIS software (eg QGIS / ArcGIS / MapInfo)QGIS.
Experience with application of engineering calculations and software to support the design of WSUD infrastructure.
Development approval experience (MCU/RAL land development / industrial environmental approvals).
Demonstrated project management capability and client relationship management experience.
Proven leadership skills and a desire to train, guide and mentor less experienced engineers.
Additional Information
The Benefits
Competitive remuneration and benefits.
A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals.
Brisbane CBD location with flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.
An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.
Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
Supportive leadership based on openness.
We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.
Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.
We are expanding in Australia and New Zealand and are excited for you to join our growing team.
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