Senior Flooding & Hydrology Leader – Hybrid, Growth Path

Systra; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

BG&E, now part of the SYSTRA Group, is building a Flooding and Hydrology team in Western Australia. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to lead flood and hydrology projects across mining, infrastructure and development, delivering robust hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and clear technical reporting.

You’ll mentor junior engineers, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and grow your career within a national business offering flexible hybrid work and strong professional development

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science, with strong technical capability in hydrology, hydraulic modelling, and flood risk management.
• 8+ years’ experience is ideal, although 6+ years will be considered for candidates with strong relevant experience and the capability to perform at Senior Engineer level.
• Australian consulting experience is essential, with WA experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in mining and/or major infrastructure projects is preferred, particularly where this includes flood assessments, drainage design, or flood risk management inputs for complex engineering projects.
• Strong experience developing and reviewing hydrologic and hydraulic models, with advanced knowledge of tools such as RORB, TUFLOW (essential), and HEC-RAS. Experience with 12d and DRAINS will also be highly regarded.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear technical reporting, communicate insights with confidence, and build trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead flood and hydrology projects or discipline packages across mining, infrastructure, and development projects.
• Deliver hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, flood risk assessments, and practical flood management solutions.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to achieve strong project outcomes.
• Drive technical quality through clear analysis, reporting, and communication of modelling results.
• Support and mentor junior engineers while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
• Grow your career in a national business with genuine opportunities to progress into a Team Associate role.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modelling

Flood risk management

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Education

Civil or Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science degree

Tools

RORB

TUFLOW

HEC-RAS

12d

DRAINS

Job description

BG&E, now part of the SYSTRA Group, is building a Flooding and Hydrology team in Western Australia. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to lead flood and hydrology projects across mining, infrastructure and development, delivering robust hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and clear technical reporting.

You’ll mentor junior engineers, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and grow your career within a national business offering flexible hybrid work and strong professional development