Technical Director

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Mott MacDonald Full time

Technical Director – Hydraulics

We are seeking a Technical Director - Hydraulics to help deliver our major hydropower projects in the Australia and New Zealand region. With a significant workload from ongoing pumped hydropower energy storage projects, and a strong and growing pipeline of future work Mott MacDonald is the leading consultant for the provision of high-quality technical services in this sector.

The hydraulics modelling, energy modelling and hydrology design associated with pumped storage projects is a critical consideration that drives their success, and Mott MacDonald is looking for a highly experienced professional in this field to guide and mentor teams in this discipline. You will play a key part of the overall development of the projects at an early stage as well as providing technical direction through the subsequent development stages.

Position responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing and supporting engineering efforts for planning, design, and construction phase services on pumped storage hydropower projects.
  • Managing junior staff to prepare designs, including being able to conduct and review detailed calculations.
  • Directing the use of hydraulic modelling software for transient analysis and CFD modelling.
  • Preparing technical memoranda, reports, drawings and specifications.
  • Supporting field investigations and information collection including participating in or managing field testing to validate the design.
  • Preparing engineering and hydraulic calculations.
  • Analysing data, reviewing technical information, and conducting technical evaluations.
  • Opportunity to work on broader dam & water sector projects.

Mott MacDonald is looking for the best international practitioners in this field and welcomes applicants worldwide who can be based in one of our Australian office locations.

About you
We invite applications from suitably qualified engineers (MSc or BSc in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering or other relevant discipline) with substantial experience as a technical expert, able to mentor junior engineers. You will have extensive experience in the planning, design, and construction of hydropower projects and specifically the hydraulics aspects, utilizing HI standards for systems with a relative degree of complexity .

In addition, you will need:

  • To be a self-starter with the ability to support and manage people and projects
  • Strong technical capabilities related to hydraulics and hydrology
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present effective technical reports
  • To use and directs others in the use of industry-standard computer software

Application and selection process

If this sounds like the right role for you please apply online as soon as possible. The online application process takes about 10 minutes and you'll need to upload your CV/resume.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

About Mott MacDonald

We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

Our values, and benefits

At Mott MacDonald, we celebrate the rich diversity of our team and are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive work environment that encourages everyone to embrace their unique selves. We take pride in offering a wonderful array of benefits and amenities designed to make your experience here truly exceptional, such as:

  • A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments.
  • A competitive salary complemented by group bonus incentives, recognising the dedication you invest.
  • Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times.
  • Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website. You can access this link from our careers website.

You've got this

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-growing business with an organisation that is shaping the communities in which we live, then we would encourage you to apply for the above position and join our world-class consultancy.

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