Senior Water Resource Engineer Position

1 day ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia beBeeEngineering Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Water Resources Engineering Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly respected team of specialist water resource engineers.

This senior engineer role offers excellent opportunities for advancement and leadership in a dynamic environment, extending from lead to principal engineers commensurate with experience.

  • Manage and deliver complex water resource projects including water management plans, environmental impact assessments, rehabilitation plans, flood and floodplain management studies, and hydraulic design projects.
  • Advance your project management skills developing relationships with a variety of valued clients across the energy, resources, government, infrastructure, and land development sectors.
  • Expand your technical skills in water balance, flood modelling, and civil design, working alongside recognised industry experts and our team of specialist water resource engineers.
  • Progress your career and continue your professional development with mentoring from highly skilled leaders and team members, and support for training and industry events.
  • Participate in our innovative approach to business through our employee-owned company's initiatives.
  • Contribute to our business strategy, as we are an agile and inclusive organisation where everyone's voice is heard.

The role can be full or part time, based from our Darwin office, with flexible working arrangements.

About You

The ideal candidate is an experienced and motivated water resources engineer, confident managing projects and progressing towards principal level.

  • Degree in environmental or civil engineering.
  • Registered professional engineer (e.g. NER, RPEQ).
  • Minimum 6 years' experience in water resources.
  • Strong capability in one (or more) fields of water balance, catchment, flooding, and / or stormwater modelling (e.g. GoldSim, TUFLOW, URBS, XP-RAFTS, MUSIC).
  • Confident with one (or more) spatial / terrain software packages (e.g. QGIS, 12D, Civil 3D).
  • Confident with Python / coding applications.
  • Experienced in project management and maintaining successful client relationships.
  • Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills.
  • Keen to collaborate and share knowledge in a culture of technical excellence.

Our Business

We are an Australian, employee-owned specialist water resources consultancy. Our reputation is built on delivering exceptional customer service and work of the highest quality. We maintain a fun, flexible, inclusive, and engaging environment to both grow and support our people.

  • Build experience with a diverse portfolio of valued clients and draw on collective expertise to deliver industry best practice.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, work with experts, and be part of a highly regarded team of specialists.
  • Deliver technical excellence and develop new approaches with the latest technology and innovations.
  • Progress your career with a structured framework and mentoring to support technical, commercial, and leadership development.
  • Join a business with an agile, responsive leadership team committed to a culture of excellence.
  • Work on projects across Australia from our Brisbane and Darwin offices that support flexible working and inter-office secondments.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary based on performance and contribution, plus a sustainable profit share scheme.

Next Steps

  • Submit your CV and cover letter to [careers email]. Thank you to everyone who applies. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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