Principal Engineer - Floodplain Management

FindMeA Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FindMeA Pty Ltd in Queensland's Moreton Bay region seeks a Principal Engineer to lead floodplain management, deliver technical solutions, and mentor a team of engineers. Immediate start for a contract through 29 January 2027 with potential extension.

You will drive floodplain modelling, infrastructure planning and design while coordinating with stakeholders to shape resilient communities and protect critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in floodplain management, infrastructure planning and design.
• Strong technical knowledge of floodplain modelling and management practices.
• Experience preparing and presenting complex technical reports and recommendations.
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver floodplain management solutions and provide technical expertise.
• Guide strategic planning and design outcomes across the region.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers on major floodplain initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate complex findings and recommendations.

Skills

floodplain management

infrastructure planning

floodplain modelling

technical reporting

mentoring

stakeholder engagement

Job description

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT

$74.19/hr + Super | Moreton Bay | Contract until 29 January 2027 | Potential Extension

Hi {{Referral Candidate Name}},

Are you an experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex floodplain and water management challenges?

We're looking for a Principal Engineer - Floodplain Management to join a high-performing team within one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions. This is an excellent opportunity to lead significant projects that help shape resilient communities and protect critical infrastructure.

What's in it for you?

• Excellent pay rate - $74.19/hr + super
• Long-term contract through to January 2027 with potential extension
• Leadership opportunity - mentor and develop junior engineers while leading major floodplain initiatives

About the Role

As the Principal Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering floodplain management solutions, providing technical expertise, and guiding strategic planning and design outcomes across the region.

We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in floodplain management, infrastructure planning and design
• Strong technical knowledge of floodplain modelling and management practices
• Experience preparing and presenting complex technical reports and recommendations
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor and develop junior engineers
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Rate: $74.19/hr + Super

Start: ASAP

Duration: Until 29 January 2027 (with potential extension)