Principal Engineer

4 months ago

Brisbane, Australia hdr Full time
Principal Engineer - Hydrology and Hydraulics-(180411)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of  Principal  Engineer - Hydrology and Hydraulics , we'll count on you in the following areas: General Give your full commitment to HDR’s Values Compliance with the current policies and procedures including quality, environment, risk and safety within the business management system Ability to work as part of a team, including resources from other countries.

Technical 

Provide flooding design input into civil engineering projects undertaken by HDR including working within multidisciplinary teams to arrive at best-for-project solutions Mentor and provide technical direction to other relevant professionals Undertake validation and verification of hydrologic and hydraulic modelling Lead the development of flood modelling and technical reporting; including developing practical solutions to flood-related issues Apply engineering techniques to develop innovative and robust solutions to difficult to complex hydraulic constraints Carry out flood risk analysis and floodplain management Carry out bridge-related flood assessments, including scour analysis and potentially form loss 3D modelling Demonstrate a keen interest in understanding and communicating the nature of flooding, interactions with the built environment, and development of project-specific solutions within the context of wider floodplain risk management Keep abreast of engineering practices, Australian standards, sustainability and flood resiliency best practice and liaising with Statutory authorities as required.

Project Delivery

Prepare hydrology and hydraulics project documentation suitable for approval by authorities Provide relevant input into other discipline’s project design documentation Support project delivery in conjunction with Project Managers; including direct liaison with clients and stakeholders Assist in the preparation of expressions of interest and tender responses  Perform other duties as needed About You 12+ years’ relevant experience  Relevant tertiary qualification ()  Accreditation as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland and/or Chartered Engineer (or reciprocal accreditation) Extensive experience in flood modelling and delivering flood studies Knowledge of Australian Rainfall and Runoff 2019, Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads’ Road Planning and Design Manual Volume 3: Parts 5, 5A & 5B, and Queensland Urban Drainage Manual. (Knowledge of Victorian Department of Transport and Planning design guidelines desirable) Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, standards and processes Both one- and two-dimensional hydraulic modelling skills including experience using industry-standard hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software packages (TUFLOW essential; WBNM, XP-RAFTS, URBS, MIKE FLOOD, HEC-RAS desirable) Experience using geographic information system (GIS) (, ArcGIS, QGIS) Highly motivated and well organised, with the ability to lead and organise the work of team members Willingness to be accountable and responsible Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desirable Criteria

Exposure to broader water resources projects, in particular relating to water quality assessment and modelling Proficiency in MikeFLOOD, Mike3D, TUFLOW FV, Delft3D, SMS, RORB, WBNM, FastTABS, DAMBREAK, GoldSIM, Flow3D (or other CFD packages) would be an advantage Experience in detailed hydraulic designs of stormwater and drainage infrastructure with the ability to provide technical review of drainage designs Knowledge of drainage design software (12d Model, HY-8, TMR Culvert, Culvert Master, MUSIC, DRAINS, Civil 3D)) Experience in computer-aided design (CAD) software Proficiency in industry-standard file management packages, such as ProjectWise, 12d Synergy, TeamBinder, Ansarada Active in national hydrological and/or engineering communities.

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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field Previous experience in water resources engineering projects Professional Engineer (PE) license Experience with HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, storm drain system analysis Excellent oral and written communication skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

:Australia-QLD-Brisbane

Industry

:Water

Schedule

:Full-time

Employee Status

:RegularBusinessClass:Transportation Hydraulics

Job Posting

:Jul 29, 2024

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