Principal Engineer - Floodplain Management

FindMeA Pty Ltd; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FindMeA Pty Ltd advertises a Principal Engineer - Floodplain Management role in Moreton Bay. The contract position requires extensive floodplain experience and strong leadership to deliver major floodplain initiatives.

The role includes mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure resilient infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead floodplain modelling, prepare technical reports, and guide planning and design across the region.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver floodplain management solutions across the region and provide technical leadership.
• Guide strategic planning and design outcomes for major projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead multi-disciplinary teams on initiatives.

Skills

Floodplain management

Infrastructure planning & design

Flood modelling

Technical reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership & mentorship

Job description

Job Type: Contract position | Full time position

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
• Location: Gympie Road, Moreton Bay

Rate: $74.19/hr + Super. Start: ASAP. Duration: Until 29 January 2027 (with potential extension).