Engineer - Drainage & Flooding, Roads & Highways

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

18 weeks of paid parental leave

Diversity & inclusion culture

Job summary

SMEC is seeking an Engineer – Drainage & Flooding, Roads & Highways to join our Sydney team. This permanent role supports major infrastructure projects across NSW and nationally.

The candidate will focus on drainage design and flood modelling within a capable multidisciplinary group. With 2+ years’ Australian experience, you will bring knowledge of Austroads guidelines and 12d Dynamic Drainage, contributing to high‑quality deliverables while meeting deadlines and budgets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Australian drainage design and stormwater management experience.
• Exposure to infrastructure projects (roads, highways, rail or urban development).
• Familiarity with Austroads Part 5, 5A & 5B and Australian Rainfall and Runoff guidelines (2019).
• Working knowledge of 12d Dynamic Drainage Analysis.
• Ability to contribute to technical deliverables and meet deadlines and budgets.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn from senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver drainage design and flood modelling for major infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to analyses and design outcomes that meet client and industry standards.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and support project delivery across NSW and nationally.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Australian experience

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Tools

12d Dynamic Drainage

Job description

• Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environment
• Shape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities

About The Job

• Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects
• Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environment
• Shape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities

About SMEC

SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex, sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport, water, energy, and urban development markets. Our teams are empowered to innovate, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines.

SMEC provides a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

Infrastructure

At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long‑term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The Role

We are currently seeking an Engineer – Drainage & Flooding, Roads & Highways with experience in transport or infrastructure projects to join our Sydney team. This is a permanent opportunity supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects across NSW and nationally.

With a strong pipeline of work, we are looking for a Drainage professional with an interest in drainage design and flood modelling to contribute to a highly capable multidisciplinary team.

With 2+ years’ experience, this is an opportunity to further develop your technical skills, working alongside experienced engineers to deliver high-quality analysis and design outcomes that meet client and industry standards.

You will have gained your experience within an engineering consultancy (or similar environment) and bring a collaborative mindset, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and grow within the discipline.

About You

Suitable applicants will have:

• Degree qualified – Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering or similar)
• 2+ years of Australian experience in drainage design and stormwater management
• Exposure to infrastructure projects (roads, highways, rail or urban development)
• Familiarity with Austroads Part 5, 5A & 5B and Australian Rainfall and Runoff guideline 2019
• Working knowledge of 12d Dynamic Drainage Analysis
• Ability to contribute to technical deliverables and support project teams in meeting deadlines and budgets
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from senior engineers