Principal Flooding Engineer

Egis in ANZ; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Remote working options

Professional mentoring

Buddy program

Job summary

Egis Group is seeking a Principal Flooding Engineer to lead flood mapping and mitigation projects, drawing on 10+ years of experience. You will help ensure developments are flood-appropriate and manage lifecycle processes from concept to delivery.

The role supports client engagement, budget oversight, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across Australia. The position offers flexible working arrangements, including remote work options, and opportunities to travel across offices while

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a similar role.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• CPEng and/or NER preferred.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and/or support flood mapping and mitigation projects.
• Forecast and monitor project time and cost; manage budget changes.
• Prepare deliverables and documentation for complex projects.
• Engage in client management and business development activities.

Skills

10+ years exp

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

Egis Group, is a Multi-Disciplinary Engineering & Environmental consultancy operating across Australia.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace built on mutual respect, where different cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences are valued. Our culture is guided by our core values of people, respect, performance and transparency. We empower our people to grow by providing opportunities, challenges and a supportive environment.

We partner with our clients to deliver customised, practical solutions across water management, civil and geotechnical design, and environmental management and approvals. We are committed to building great teams doing innovative work — and we would love you to join us to Impact the Future as part of the Egis Group.

Job Description

As a Principal Flooding Engineer (10+ years' experience) in our team, your impact will be in the successful delivery of projects for flood management clients and helping ensure development is flood appropriate.

You will be responsible for:

• Manage and/or support projects at various lifecycle stages related to large scale flood mapping, Council based flood mitigation prioritisation, concept design of flood mitigation, drainage scheme works, flood impact assessments.
• Financial management of projects by forecasting, monitoring time and cost expended on project and budget health, working with client to obtain approval for any changes to scope of work
• Prepare project deliverables and documentation of varying nature and ensuring these meet client requirements for projects of reasonable complexity.
• Participating in client management and supporting broader business development activities

Qualifications

You will also have:

• 10+ years’ experience is a similar role
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• CPEng and/or NER (highly desirable)
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.
• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
• Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
• Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.
• Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
• Supportive leadership based on openness.

Additional Information

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. If you are looking for a new challenge, want to participate growth of a successful business and join a passionate and entrepreneurial team, then don't wait,

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