Senior Engineer | Hydraulics (Adelaide)

ADP Consulting; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work policy

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

ADP Consulting in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic services design on a range of complex building projects. You will drive sustainable, code-compliant water, drainage, and stormwater solutions, coordinating with clients, architects and builders from concept through construction.

With 6+ years in hydraulic design and a strong grasp of Australian Standards and NCC/BCA, you will mentor junior engineers and shape multidisciplinary delivery in a collaborative

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in hydraulic services design within the building services sector.
• In-depth knowledge of Australian Standards, NCC/BCA, WSUD principles and authority requirements.
• Ability to deliver projects independently while coordinating with other services such as electrical, mechanical and fire protection.
• Strong portfolio across commercial, healthcare, education, residential sectors.
• Passion for sustainability and water-saving/green building practices.
• Clear communication and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Tertiary qualification and registration (or eligibility) as a professional engineer in SA.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic services design on a range of complex building projects.
• Drive technical quality, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to project delivery.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, builders and consultants to deliver coordinated systems across water, drainage, gas and stormwater.
• Deliver efficient, code-compliant hydraulic solutions from concept through to construction.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Professional engineer (SA)

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Senior Engineer|Hydraulics (Adelaide)

Inspire a better world through influence and design.

Ready to step into a leadership role delivering complex, sustainable building projects?

We are growing our Building Services team and looking for an experienced Senior Hydraulic Engineer to join us in Adelaide.You'llwork on a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects acrossdiverse range ofsectors, playing a key role in delivering innovative hydraulic design solutions that shape the built environment.

Please note: Applicants must reside in Australia and hold full Australian working rights, as this role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Who We Are

Founded in 2011 in Australia, ADP Consulting is a trusted, sustainability-led engineering consultancy with an international footprint that is renowned for finding the best technical and sustainable solutions to the most complex projects, wherever these may be.
ADP Consulting is committed to inspiring a better world through influence and design, collaborating with industry leaders who are equally as passionate about innovation, design excellence and, importantly, our impact on the planet.
ADP Consulting has now joined forces withAyesa, one of the world's largest technology and engineering companies, in a move thatfacilitatesnew pathways and accelerates our growth.

What is your role?

You'lllead the hydraulic services design on a range of complex building projects, contributing to the delivery of coordinated, sustainable solutions in a multidisciplinary setting. From concept through to construction,you'llwork closely with clients, architects,buildersand consultants to deliver efficient and code-compliant systems across water, drainage,gasand stormwater.

You’llbe responsible fordriving technical quality, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to project delivery across a variety of sectors. This is a key leadership role that offers the opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

WhyHydraulicEngineers Are Choosing ADP Right Now

• Diverse high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
• Strong pipeline of work with long-term clients and major industry partnerships.
• A genuine commitment to sustainability and integrated, future-ready design.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with structured leadership support.

About You

• You bring6+ years of experiencein hydraulic services design within the building services sector, with a proven ability to lead medium-to-large scale projects.
• You have in-depth technical knowledge ofAustralian Standards, NCC/BCA, WSUD principles and authority requirements.
• You’reconfident delivering projects independently, while coordinating with other services such as electrical, mechanical and fire protection.
• You have a strong portfolio of work across sectors like commercial, healthcare, education, residential.
• You’repassionate about sustainability and are experienced in integrating water-saving initiatives and green building practices into your designs.
• You’reknown for your clear communication, practical problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• You hold a relevant tertiary qualification and are registered (or eligible for registration) as a professional engineer inSA.

Why ADP Consulting?

• Advance at ADPWe offer structured development pathways to foster career growth, beginning with a two-year graduate program and extending to Director-level opportunities. We also support Engineers Australia chartership, provide annual funding for professional memberships and accreditations, and invest in external leadership training ensuring continuous upskilling and professional development.
• Allwelcome at ADPWe are committed to building an inclusive andequitableculture where our team feels valued,respectedand empowered to contribute meaningfully. Our initiatives include a whole-of-family approach in our policies, our internal Women @ ADP group, LGBTIQA+ advocacy, and designing for inclusivity.
• All well at ADPOur Flexible Work Policy recognises the unique needs and circumstances of our teamandsupports tailored flexibility while balancing the organisational and operational requirements of the business.We encourage wellbeing through lifestyle initiatives includingpilates, CrossFitand regular social events like Friday lunches.Whilealsoproviding access to a variety of leave optionsincludingPet Leave, Grandparent Leave, Volunteer Leaveand more.