Senior Hydrology Specialist

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeHydrologist Full time $120,000 - $170,000

Job Opportunity:

We are seeking a skilled expert to lead the planning, design and delivery of hydrology and drainage solutions for major infrastructure projects in Australia.

The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise in hydrology, drainage and water management, with a proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning, design and delivery of hydrology and drainage solutions for major transport infrastructure projects
  • Oversee flood risk assessments, catchment analysis and stormwater management strategies in accordance with Australian Standards and Austroads guidelines
  • Manage the development of concept and detailed designs for road and rail infrastructure, ensuring integration with surface and subsurface drainage systems, culverts, waterways and flood protection infrastructure
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Review and approve hydrological and hydraulic designs, ensuring compliance with local authority requirements and environmental impact assessment protocols
  • Utilise industry-standard modelling tools to perform and validate complex drainage and water management designs
  • Collaborate with internal teams, clients and key stakeholders to manage project deliverables, budgets and timelines
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of design practices, digital engineering integration and the adoption of BIM technologies within hydrology and drainage projects
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum 15 years' experience in hydrology, drainage and water management for major infrastructure projects in Australia
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, Austroads guidelines and relevant local authority requirements
  • Demonstrated expertise in flood risk assessment, drainage design and water catchment analysis
  • Proven experience in the delivery of concept and detailed design for major road and/or rail infrastructure
Preferred Experience
  • Advanced understanding of hydrology and hydraulics modeling techniques
  • Experience working on major projects with state authorities
  • Proven ability to manage design budgets, schedules and resource planning

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