Chief Hydrology Consultant

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeHydrologist Full time $180,000 - $220,000
About the Position

We seek a seasoned Hydrologist to spearhead hydrology and drainage solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects across Australia.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Spearhead 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, ensuring high-quality, sustainable, and innovative design outcomes.
  • Review and approve hydrological and hydraulic designs, ensuring compliance with local authority requirements and environmental impact assessment protocols.
  • Utilise industry-standard modelling tools (e.g. 12D, DRAINS, TUFLOW, GIS) to perform and validate complex drainage and water management designs.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and key stakeholders (e.g. TfNSW, TMR) 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.
Requirements:
  • 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 (longitudinal and transverse), and water catchment analysis.
  • Proven experience in the delivery of concept and detailed design for major road and/or rail infrastructure.
  • Experience in managing and reviewing designs for: Surface and subsurface drainage systems, Culverts, channels, and waterway crossings, Stormwater networks and flood protection systems.
  • Familiarity with environmental and hydrological impact assessments.
  • Ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, provide technical guidance, and deliver high-quality outputs.
  • Proficiency with relevant design and modeling software: 12D, DRAINS, TUFLOW, and GIS tools.
Benefits:

The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for hydrology and drainage, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Additional Information:

Please note that we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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