Hydrology Engineering Lead

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeEngineering Full time $90,000 - $130,000
Job Title:

Lead Hydrology & Drainage Solutions Engineer

Join us in this exciting opportunity to lead the planning, design and delivery of hydrology and drainage solutions for major infrastructure projects across Australia.



Job Description:

This is a senior role that requires a technical expert with strong leadership skills and proven experience in drainage, hydrology and flood risk management within Australia. You will be responsible for overseeing flood risk assessments, catchment analysis and stormwater management strategies in accordance with Australian Standards and Austroads guidelines.

Key responsibilities include managing 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. You will also provide technical leadership and mentoring to multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring high-quality, sustainable and innovative design outcomes.

In addition, you will 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.


Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • 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:

  • Positive team culture

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Employee benefits

  • Opportunities to be part of unique and transformative projects while learning from industry experts

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