Project Engineer Flood & Coastal

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (MHL) is seeking two Project Engineers for 2 ongoing full-time roles in flood and coastal engineering. Based at Manly Vale with hybrid working support, the salary ranges from $82,178 to $123,263 plus super, depending on experience.

Ideal candidates are early-career engineers with 1–2 years of industry experience and a drive to contribute to diverse environmental, coastal, and water projects across NSW.

Qualifications

• A professional engineering or environmental science degree with relevant experience.
• A valid NSW Driver’s License and willingness to travel to remote locations, including overnight stay.

Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to coastal and hydraulic engineering investigations.
• Work under guidance of experienced engineers and scientists to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Travel to regional areas when required for project work.

Skills

Data analysis

GIS

Programming

Engineering analysis

Education

Engineering or environmental science degree

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• 2 x Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Based at Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, Manly Vale, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $82,178 to $123,263 + super

Opportunity to start your career in flood and coastal engineering and contribute to complex projects for the environment and communities of NSW

Early Career Opportunity
Whether you have recently graduated or have up to two years of industry experience, this role offers the opportunity to work alongside recognised experts in flood and coastal engineering while building skills in hydraulic modelling, coastal processes, field investigations, GIS, programming, data analysis and engineering design.

Our Manly Hydraulics Laboratory’s Flood and Coastal teams are seeking to appoint two Project Engineers to support and contribute to a range of professional coastal and hydraulic engineering investigations under the guidance and mentoring of experienced engineers and scientists. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop technical expertise while working on high-profile flood, coastal and water engineering projects across NSW.

In addition, the role undertakes and contributes to oceanic, coastal, estuarine, riverine, water, wastewater, water quality, stormwater and flood systems engineering projects and/or participates in larger engineering/environmental data monitoring/water infrastructure projects, such as dams, spillways and breakwaters, to achieve project objectives and deliver high quality and innovative client outcomes.

Please note travel to regional areas, including overnight stays, may occasionally be required.

About You

You are an enthusiastic early-career engineer with 1–2 years of professional experience and a strong interest in flood, coastal, hydraulic or environmental engineering. You enjoy solving technical problems, working with data, and learning new skills while contributing to projects that make a positive difference for communities across NSW.

You are curious, adaptable and detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. You are keen to develop your technical and professional capabilities and are motivated to learn from experienced engineers and scientists.

You have some exposure to engineering analysis, modelling, GIS, programming, data analytics, field work, or technical reporting through employment, university projects or internships. You are comfortable taking direction from senior staff while progressively building the confidence to manage your own work and contribute to project outcomes.

You are proactive in seeking opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge including, for example, GIS, coding and data analysis, and enjoy applying sound professional judgement to technical tasks. You communicate clearly and can prepare concise reports and documentation for review by senior staff and clients.

As this role requires participation in a range of coastal and water engineering investigations, you will be expected to work in environments surrounded by or nearby water, and the ability to swim is encouraged.

Essential Requirements

• A professional engineering or environmental science degree with relevant experience, or other relevant qualifications.
• A valid NSW Driver’s License and willingness to travel to remote locations, including overnight stay.

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Engineer MHL

Who we are

Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (MHL) is a business unit within the Water Group of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, that provides specialist and impartial advice relating to coastal and water engineering and water flow assurance, utilising physical and numerical modelling, NATA accredited facilities and extensive data collection programs in water, sewer, stormwater, irrigation, coastal, riverine and environmental systems.

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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Advertised: 02 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time