Senior Flooding & Hydrology Engineer/ Hydrologist - Australia

IBR Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

IBR Group is seeking a Senior Flooding & Hydrology Engineer/Hydrologist to lead complex flood and hydrology packages across major infrastructure projects in NSW. The role offers technical leadership, mentoring opportunities, and a clear path toward Associate or Technical Lead.

You will manage hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, engage with clients and authorities, and deliver high-quality technical outputs within project budgets and timelines. Flexible hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Eight years’ experience minimum; 10+ years preferred.
• Strong Australian consulting experience, ideally including NSW projects.
• Advanced TUFLOW capability is essential.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools such as RORB and HEC-RAS.
• Ability to lead technical packages and communicate confidently with clients and stakeholders.
• Previous mentoring or team-management exposure.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver quality work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead flooding and hydrology projects and technical work packages.
• Deliver and review complex hydrologic and hydraulic modelling.
• Undertake flood studies, flood-risk assessments, mapping and surface-water management assessments.
• Develop practical flood-mitigation and sustainable design solutions.
• Manage project scope, budgets, deadlines and technical quality.
• Prepare technical reports, fee proposals and tender submissions.
• Work closely with clients, authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical outputs.

Skills

Flooding & Hydrology

TUFLOW

RORB/HEC-RAS

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Education

Civil/Environmental Engineering or related discipline

Tools

RORB

HEC-RAS

Job description

Senior Flooding & Hydrology Engineer/ Hydrologist - Australia

Senior Flooding & Hydrology Engineer / Hydrologist Major Infrastructure Projects | Technical Leadership | NSW
Up to $250,000 TRP, depending on experience

An excellent opportunity is available for an accomplished Senior Flooding and Hydrology Engineer/Hydrologist to join a highly regarded, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy working across major metropolitan and regional infrastructure projects.

This is a senior technical position offering the opportunity to lead complex flood and hydrology packages, mentor developing engineers and progress towards an Associate or Technical Lead role.

The Role You will:

• Lead flooding and hydrology projects and technical work packages
• Deliver and review complex hydrologic and hydraulic modelling
• Undertake flood studies, flood-risk assessments, mapping and surface-water management assessments
• Develop practical flood-mitigation and sustainable design solutions
• Manage project scope, budgets, deadlines and technical quality
• Prepare technical reports, fee proposals and tender submissions
• Work closely with clients, authorities and multidisciplinary project teams
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical outputs

About You You will ideally offer:

• Qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• At least eight years’ relevant experience, with 10+ years preferred
• Strong Australian consulting experience, ideally including projects in NSW
• Demonstrated experience delivering major infrastructure projects
• Advanced TUFLOW capability, which is essential
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools such as RORB and HEC-RAS
• Sound knowledge of Australian Rainfall and Runoff and relevant flood-policy and approval frameworks
• The ability to lead technical packages and communicate confidently with clients and stakeholders
• Previous mentoring or team-management exposure
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver quality work to demanding deadlines

Chartered status and experience with 12d or DRAINS would be advantageous.
The Opportunity This position offers:

• A highly competitive remuneration package of up to $250,000 TRP
• Major metropolitan and regional infrastructure projects
• A clear pathway towards Associate or Technical Lead
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Strong technical support and professional development
• Access to a broader national and international network of engineering specialists
• A collaborative, inclusive and well-established consulting environment