Project Engineer - Flooding NSW

Water Technology Pty Ltd; City of Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Employee Share Scheme (we are employee

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Water Technology is seeking a Project Engineer to join our New South Wales team in Parramatta. You will deliver floodplain management, flood modelling, drainage and hydraulic engineering projects across Australia, collaborating with industry experts to tackle complex challenges and improve community resilience.

The role requires hands-on experience with TUFLOW and/or QGIS, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and in multidisciplinary teams with a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia (or equivalent).
• At least 3 years' relevant professional experience in flood/ hydraulic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flood modelling, floodplain management and hydraulic engineering projects.
• Develop and interrogate flood models using TUFLOW and related tools.
• Develop QGIS and spatial datasets to support model development and mapping.
• Prepare technical reports and client deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across water resources, coastal and infrastructure projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

TUFLOW

QGIS

Job description

Water Technology is an employee-owned Australian consulting company shaping the future of water, environment and coastal management. For over 25 years, we have partnered with government, industry and communities to deliver innovative solutions across water resources, flooding, coastal and marine environments, ecology, infrastructure and environmental management. Our people combine technical excellence with a passion for creating sustainable outcomes that help communities, waterways and environments thrive.

Due to continued growth, we are currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our New South Wales team, based in Parramatta.

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of a diverse portfolio of floodplain management, flood modelling, drainage and hydraulic engineering projects across Australia. Working alongside recognised industry experts, you'll have the opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges, develop your expertise and contribute to projects that help communities better understand and manage the impacts of flooding and climate change.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with a highly skilled team and make a tangible difference to the resilience of communities and environments across the country. We are looking for a Project Engineer with strong technical capability, a collaborative mindset and hands on experience using TUFLOW and/or QGIS.

Key Outcomes

• Deliver flood modelling, floodplain management and hydraulic engineering projects for government and private sector clients.
• Apply and interpret hydrologic and hydraulic modelling techniques to solve complex flooding challenges.
• Develop and interrogate flood models using TUFLOW and related software tools.
• Develop QGIS and spatial datasets to support model development, analysis, mapping and project delivery.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, flood studies, flood impact assessments and client deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across water resources, coastal, environmental and infrastructure projects.
• Build your client and stakeholder engagement skills across a variety of projects.
• Develop practical project management skills, including planning, budgeting and project delivery.
• Gain exposure to proposals, business development and how new project opportunities are developed.

About You

You are passionate about solving real-world flooding and water management challenges and enjoy working as part of a collaborative, high-performing team. You combine technical expertise with strong communication skills and are motivated by delivering outcomes that make a positive difference to communities and the environment.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia (or equivalent), with at least 3 years' relevant professional experience.
• Experience in floodplain management, hydrology, hydraulics, water resources or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience using TUFLOW for hydraulic and flood modelling.
• Strong working knowledge of QGIS and spatial data analysis.
• Experience interpreting and communicating technical findings through reports, presentations and mapping outputs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Project management and client-facing experience will be highly regarded.

What Our People Enjoy

• Hybrid work arrangement and flexibility
• Family Inclusive Workplace certified
• Employee Share Scheme (we are employee-owned)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Annual $100 Wellbeing Allowance and monthly Wellbeing Program
• Purchased Annual Leave
• Novated leasing options
• Professional development and technical training opportunities
• Internal Exchange Program Opportunities

We do not use AI screening tools. Your application will be assessed by our experienced recruitment team and discipline leaders. We do use AI during the recruitment process for interview note-taking and reporting purposes.

We are currently not accepting candidate profiles or resumes from recruitment agencies.

Water Technology is proud to contribute to the increasing diversity of the Australian workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ and mature-age workers.

Research shows that women often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If you think you could be a great fit for this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement.