Senior Dams Engineer | Lead Projects & Client Growth

Worley; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior or Principal Dams Engineer in Brisbane, Australia. You will lead dam engineering across the full project lifecycle, engage with clients, and drive project delivery for water infrastructure and energy transition projects.

The role combines technical leadership with business development, requiring collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and oversight of complex dam-related assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• RPEQ accreditation or eligibility to obtain registration, Chartered status preferred.
• 8–15 years’ experience in dams, geotechnical and water infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Deliver dams engineering services across the full project lifecycle (feasibility, design, construction support, asset management).
• Manage projects including scope, programme, quality and commercial performance.
• Develop client relationships and act as a key contact on projects and pursuits.
• Support business development, including proposals and client engagement.
• Contribute to growth of Worley’s dams and water infrastructure practice.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Liaise with clients, regulators and stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Deliver high-quality outputs with a strong commercial focus.

Skills

Dams engineering

Client engagement

Project management

Geotechnical investigations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

HEC-RAS

TUFLOW

OpenGround

gINT

GeoStudio

Rocscience

PLAXIS

Job description

Worley is seeking a Senior or Principal Dams Engineer in Brisbane, Australia. You will lead dam engineering across the full project lifecycle, engage with clients, and drive project delivery for water infrastructure and energy transition projects.

The role combines technical leadership with business development, requiring collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and oversight of complex dam-related assignments.