senior flood engineer

Flexible Working | Industry Benchmarked Salary Package | Annual Salary Reviews

Company culture that is respectful, inclusive and supportive

We offer career development and varied scope of projects

Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.

We currently employ over 550 team members across ten offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.

The projects we undertake come in all sizes across a range of sectors including age care, health, education, land development, commercial, industrial and residential.

Our Civil and Environmental Engineering team delivers various types of technically challenging projects across NSW, Victoria and Queensland. Due to ongoing growth we are seeking an experienced flood engineer with experience across land development, built form and road networks.

This position presents an opportunity for career growth and increased responsibility, where you will play a key role in providing engineering design input to various landmark urban renewal projects, as well as greenfield and infill land development projects.

We're seeking an engineer passionate about team expansion in another region. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a clear path to impact our company's regional growth strategy.

You will be responsible for:

Design and delivery of hydrological and hydraulic (flood) reports.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects where you will take the lead on the design package of flooding elements.

Technical review of hydrological and hydraulic models, resolve flood modelling issues that arise and provide solutions in a timely manner.

Act as a mentor to junior members of the flooding team, providing guidance, training and feedback where necessary.

We want you to take control of your career and and successfully operate in a highly autonomous, yet supportive environment with the following attributes:

Proven experience within engineering consultancies.

Experience within the built environment.

Relevant tertiary qualifications such as Civil or Environmental Engineering.

Proven experience using TUFLOW (1D, 2D, Combined) and hydrological models (e.g. RAFTS, RORB, WBNM) is essential.

Proven experience using GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS is essential.

Experience in 12D / Civil 3D and AutoCAD packages is desirable, although not essential.

Experience in DRAINS and XP-STORM modelling is desirable, although not essential.

Working knowledge ARR2019 guidelines and Flood Risk Management Manual

CPENG and / or RPEQ is desirable, although not essential.

Understanding of local and state government regulatory frameworks and statuary compliance requirements (e.g. Ministerial Directions / LEP / DCP / SEPP)

The ability to manage multiple projects and goals at the same time, whilst working autonomously.

Excellent communication and report writing skills - able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly in managing external consultants.

Creative problem-solving skills to continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles.

Strong team ethic to work collaboratively across functional group.

Management experience preferred but not essential

At Northrop we are proud of our collaborative working environment. We are a people business and by joining Northrop you'll be able to build and foster meaningful relationships with your colleagues, clients, and the community.

Northrop recognises that a talented and diverse workforce is fundamental to building a commercially strong and client focused organisation so candidates who can contribute to our workforce are encouraged to apply.

At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture.

We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you.

Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews.

Flexible working hours.

Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave).

Salary income protection insurance.

Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture.

Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones.

How to apply?

To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.