Hydraulic Designer

STP Consultants; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-Day fortnight

Flexible working

Extra leave options

Employee Assistance Program

Referral rewards and recognition

Social events

Job summary

STP Consultants is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Designer to lead hydraulic and fire services across diverse Queensland building projects. You’ll own design delivery from concept to construction, collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers.

You’ll bring a Diploma in Hydraulic Design and 6–10 years’ Australian experience, with Revit and/or AutoCAD proficiency and QBCC licensing or eligibility. Enjoy flexible, supportive work and strong project variety.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Hydraulic Design or equivalent qualification.
• 6–10 years’ experience in Australian building services, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Proficiency in Revit (preferred) and/or AutoCAD for hydraulic design and documentation.
• QBCC Hydraulic Services Design License, or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, local authority requirements and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated experience delivering medium to large

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic and fire services design across a range of building projects.
• Design water supply, drainage, stormwater, wastewater, gas and fire services systems.
• Manage projects from concept through to completion, including design, documentation, tender support and construction support.
• Develop practical, efficient designs that meet client needs, Australian Standards and approval requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and internal project teams.
• Prepare and review hydraulic calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to engineers, designers and drafters.
• Keep designs compliant, practical and suitable for construction.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and technical advice.
• Support business growth through proposals, fee submissions and identifying opportunities.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Fire services design

Revit

AutoCAD

Client coordination

Project management

Education

Diploma of Hydraulic Design

Tools

QBCC License

Job description

Lead Projects. Trusted Expertise. Influence Outcomes.

You’re an experienced Hydraulic Designer who enjoys solving complex problems, delivering quality work and making a genuine impact on the projects you lead.

At STP Consultants, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of diverse building projects across Queensland, provide technical leadership, mentor others and work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration, practical thinking and great client outcomes.

Quick highlights: Generous salary package | 9-day fortnight | Flexible working | Extra leave options | Career growth | Diverse projects | Supportive team culture

Based in Sunshine Coast, you’ll be part of a growing engineering team while enjoying a lifestyle that’s hard to beat.

Why you’ll love working here

This is more than a design role. You’ll be trusted for your technical expertise, given the autonomy to make decisions and supported by experienced leaders who value collaboration over hierarchy. With a strong pipeline of work across commercial, health, education, residential and infrastructure sectors, every project brings something different. You’ll work alongside talented multidisciplinary teams who enjoy sharing knowledge, solving challenges together and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients.

The good stuff (benefits)

• Competitive salary package reflecting your experience
• 9-Day fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral rewards and recognition programs
• Friendly, down-to-earth team culture with regular social events
• Professional development and career growth
• Long-term stability with an established Queensland consultancy

The role

As our Hydraulic Designer, you’ll lead the design and delivery of hydraulic and fire services solutions across a broad range of building projects. From concept design through to construction, you’ll work closely with clients, architects, contractors and internal engineering teams to deliver practical, compliant and buildable solutions while providing technical leadership and mentoring to others within the team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead hydraulic and fire services design across a range of building projects.
• Design water supply, drainage, stormwater, wastewater, gas and fire services systems.
• Manage projects from concept through to completion, including design, documentation, tender support and construction support.
• Develop practical, efficient designs that meet client needs, Australian Standards and approval requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and internal project teams.
• Prepare and review hydraulic calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to engineers, designers and drafters.
• Keep designs compliant, practical and suitable for construction.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and technical advice.
• Support business growth through proposals, fee submissions and identifying opportunities.

About you:

• Diploma of Hydraulic Design or equivalent qualification.
• 6–10 years’ experience in Australian building services, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Proficiency in Revit (preferred) and/or AutoCAD for hydraulic design and documentation.
• QBCC Hydraulic Services Design License, or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, local authority requirements and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated experience delivering medium to large