Senior Dams Engineer

The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

Who are we looking for?

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Dams Engineer to join our Dams and Tailings team, based at either of our Townsville or Cairns offices. This exciting role will allow you to develop your career while working with a highly capable and dynamic team.

Our Dams team is fast growing and are leaders in the industry, employing over 100 dams engineers in Australia alone and with growing international capability. GHD has an exciting pipeline of major dam and pumped hydro projects across Australia and New Zealand. A rare opportunity to join a team of dedicated Dams professionals in an established team and regional location. Be part of the wider GHD network, renowned within the industry both nationally and internationally, to deliver Dams projects.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• A broad range of dams projects including both water dams and tailings dams for a variety of uses including municipal, mining, agriculture and hydropower, particularly throughout Northern Australia.
• Providing technical delivery, with a focus on geotechnical, structural and/or design management skills, which may be applied to dams and tailings project in particular.
• Actively participate in client relationship management, business development, development of proposals, reports and technical analysis.
• Mentoring and developing of junior team members.
• Opportunities to develop client relationship and business development skills under mentorship from team leaders, market leaders, senior engineers etc.

What you will bring to the team:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in dams engineering.
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Civil) or higher qualifications.
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) status or equivalent Chartered Engineer status, or working towards or equivalent chartered status.
• Knowledge of design of a broad range of dam types, including embankment and concrete dams.
• Knowledge of a broad range of elements which may include spillway design, dam design, design of outlets and intake towers, hydropower facilities, dam safety and risk assessments and construction phase experience.
• Experience working in multi-disciplined teams, including geologists, structural engineers, hydraulic engineers, hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical engineers.

Northern Australia is home to breathtaking landscapes, fantastic fishing and hiking spots, as well as offering a multitude of activities for families with warm weather all year around. Lower cost of living will give you more financial freedom to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without making sacrifices on advancing your career.

Important Notice: Office Shutdown Period
Please be aware that our office will be closed from Thursday 25th December 2025 to Friday, 9th January 2026. We will reopen on Monday, 12th January 2026. During this period, there will be delays in processing applications and responding to enquiries. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

Interested? Apply online now.
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GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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