Senior Hydraulic Engineer

Join our dynamic engineering team in leafy North Sydney and deliver complex hydraulic engineering projects while contributing to innovative infrastructure solutions across diverse sectors.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Hydraulic Engineer to join our growing team. With solid local experience, you have a strong design understanding, are team and delivery focused, and have a positive attitude and passion for growth.

You bring outstanding hydraulic experience, practical knowledge, significant project management ability, and thorough technical understanding. You are confident when communicating and routinely demonstrate your ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, project teams, and internal teams.

About You

• 8+ years' experience in Australian building services, ideally in consulting.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Extensive experience with complex hydraulic services engineering concept to construction completion.
• Practical knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and National Code of Construction.
• Experience leading and coordinating multi-discipline discipline projects including managing client expectations.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with the client, project team and internal teams.
• Proven project, organisation and time management skills.
• Revit design and modelling experience highly regarded.

Technical Skills

• Revit design and modelling experience highly regarded.
• Ability to multitask, balance high attention to detail with efficiency while meeting project commitments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Satisfy codes, standards, project and quality requirements.

Personal Attributes

• Intelligent and articulate verbal and written communication skills.
• Passionate about mentoring and coaching junior engineers and designers

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical

• Deliver detailed design for all elements of Hydraulics, including including hot & cold water, sanitary plumbing & drainage, storm water drainage, gas services, fire services, domestic wastewater treatment systems.
• Carry out design calculations and return briefs, working to project timelines and budget.
• Problem-solve complex design challenges, delivering exceptional solutions for clients.
• Maintain technical understanding and knowledge base in Hydraulics.
• Satisfy codes, standards, project and quality requirements.
• Calculations and return briefs.
• Proficiency with latest technology – REVIT/AutoCAD, BIM360, HYENA, Microsoft Suite including Office and OneDrive.

Project Management

• Project involvement through all phases, from tender preparation and design delivery through to construction support.
• Proactive and innovative approach to solutions
• Multi-disciplinary team coordination and project management.
• Project administration including scheduling, estimating and report preparation.
• Client/design meetings and site inspections.

Client & Team Engagement

• Direct client engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Routinely demonstrate your ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with the client, project team and internal teams.
• Hands-on mentoring and coaching of junior engineers and designers.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across all stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Support for ongoing professional associations and memberships.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging projects across commercial, residential, aged care and government sectors.
• Professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to great project outcomes.

About Building Services Engineers (BSE)

BSE is a dynamic, client-focused professional engineering firm with an established reputation for delivering a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors. Through our client-focused, enthusiastic and results-oriented approach to building services, we provide our clients a partnering experience unlike traditional engineering consultancies.

Our commitment is to provide a positive, inclusive and passionate workforce, where you can develop and grow your knowledge and be recognised for your contribution to exceptional project outcomes.

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BSE is an inclusive employer that values its diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified applicants.

Your application

• Provide a CV and cover letter demonstrating your skills and experience.
• Reference SHYD0925 in your cover letter

For a confidential discussion, please contact Claudia Faulkner, People & Culture Lead,

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.