Principal Engineer - Floodplain Management

FindMeA Pty Ltd; Moreton Bay; On-site; AUD 199,752,000 - 227,304,000; Full time

Job summary

FindMeA Pty Ltd is seeking a Principal Engineer - Floodplain Management in Queensland to lead floodplain projects and deliver strategic planning across the region. You will provide technical guidance, model-based analyses, and oversee design outcomes while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with stakeholders.

The role offers leadership opportunities, a long-term contract through January 2027, and a competitive pay rate with superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience in floodplain management and infrastructure planning/design.
• Ability to work with floodplain modelling methods and practices.
• Proven skills in preparing and presenting technical reports and recommendations.
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor and develop junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead floodplain management projects and strategic planning across the region.
• Provide technical guidance and design outcomes for major floodplain initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Skills

Floodplain management

Flood modelling

Technical reporting

Mentoring junior engineers

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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

Duration: Until 29 January 2027 (with potential extension)