Dams Safety Engineer — Hybrid NSW (Regulatory & Risk)

Birdon Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 148,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

DCCEEW's Dams Safety NSW team seeks a Dams Safety Engineer to assess dam safety and support regulatory decisions across NSW projects. You will review safety assessments, emergency plans, and risk reports, advising dam owners and stakeholders to ensure compliance.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements with Parramatta office and opportunities to influence state-significant infrastructure while advancing professional development within a collaborative, technically skilled team.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering and chartered status or CPD compliance.
• Proven ability to analyse complex dam safety information and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience with regulatory and stakeholder engagement in dam safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess dam safety risks and provide expert regulatory advice.
• Review safety assessments, emergency plans and risk reports.
• Support audits and regulatory initiatives for dam safety.
• Collaborate with dam owners, consultants and stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Skills

Dam engineering principles

Risk assessment methodologies

Asset management practices

Stakeholder engagement

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in civil engineering

MIEAust / CPD requirements

Job description

DCCEEW's Dams Safety NSW team seeks a Dams Safety Engineer to assess dam safety and support regulatory decisions across NSW projects. You will review safety assessments, emergency plans, and risk reports, advising dam owners and stakeholders to ensure compliance.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements with Parramatta office and opportunities to influence state-significant infrastructure while advancing professional development within a collaborative, technically skilled team.