Senior Flooding & Hydrology Engineer – Lead Projects

Systra; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Chartered Engineer status

Job summary

BG&E, now part of the SYSTRA Group, is seeking a Senior Flooding & Hydrology Engineer to join our NSW team in Sydney. This full-time role (or 4 days/week) offers the chance to lead flood studies and modelling across major projects.

You'll work on hydrology, hydraulic modelling, flood risk assessments, and reporting, mentoring juniors, and advancing to Associate/Technical Lead. NSW experience and Chartered status are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science with strong hydrology focus.
• 7+ years in flood assessments, hydrology, and hydraulic modelling in Australian consulting
• NSW experience strongly preferred; major infrastructure project exposure
• Expert level in hydrology/hydraulic modelling using RORB, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS
• Knowledge of Australian Rainfall and Runoff and statutory procedures
• Chartered status and familiarity with 12d and DRAINS is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead flooding and hydrology projects, ensuring quality on time and budget
• Deliver hydrologic studies, hydraulic analyses, flood mapping and reports
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical work
• Collaborate with clients, authorities, and project teams

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modelling

Flood risk management

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Civil/Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science

Tools

RORB

TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

12d

DRAINS

Job description

BG&E, now part of the SYSTRA Group, is seeking a Senior Flooding & Hydrology Engineer to join our NSW team in Sydney. This full-time role (or 4 days/week) offers the chance to lead flood studies and modelling across major projects.

You'll work on hydrology, hydraulic modelling, flood risk assessments, and reporting, mentoring juniors, and advancing to Associate/Technical Lead. NSW experience and Chartered status are highly regarded.