Senior Hydraulic Engineer

Connexus Recruitment Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Global network access to technical x-s

Career progression into leadership

Share purchase plan

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Connexus Recruitment Pty is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic design and delivery across high-profile building services projects in Sydney and Melbourne. The role involves concept to construction delivery, site validation and close collaboration with architects, builders and clients.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in hydraulic/building services design, with a degree in Mechanical/Building Services/Hydraulic Engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and major hydraulic

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in hydraulic or building services design.
• Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Building Services or Hydraulic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; experience with Revit and hydraulic software.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, especially AS 3500, NCC and Sydney Water requirements.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) registration or progress toward chartership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic schemes from concept to construction support, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and client requirements.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, reports and construction documentation.
• Conduct site inspections and building surveys to validate design and progress.
• Coordinate with architects, builders and clients to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and transport specialists.
• Review designs, specifications and documentation for quality, compliance and constructability.
• Participate in project bids, client engagement and technical innovation initiatives.

Skills

Hydraulic design experience

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Building Services or Hydraulic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Revit

Infoworks WS

ICM

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

EPANET

EPA SWMM

Fluidflow

Fathom

Hytran

Impulse

Hammer

Job description

Senior Hydraulic Engineer – Building Services

Our building services design consultancy is expanding its engineering team in Sydney and Melbourne. We are looking for an experienced Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic design and delivery across a range of high‑profile projects, including transport, commercial, residential, education, health and public infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic schemes from concept to construction support, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and client requirements.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, reports and construction documentation.
• Conduct site inspections and building surveys to validate design and progress.
• Coordinate with architects, builders and clients to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and transport specialists.
• Review designs, specifications and documentation for quality, compliance and constructability.
• Participate in project bids, client engagement and technical innovation initiatives.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in hydraulic or building services design.
• Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Building Services or Hydraulic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suite. Experience with Revit, Hydraulic software (e.g., Infoworks WS, ICM, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, EPANET, EPA SWMM, Fluidflow, Fathom, Hytran, Impulse, Hammer) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, especially AS 3500, NCC and Sydney Water requirements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
• Experience in project leadership and delivering complex, large‑scale projects.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) registration or progress toward chartership is a plus.
• Right to work in Australia – sponsorship not provided.

Location & Contract

• Sydney (home office) – hybrid working model with flexible arrangements.
• Melbourne – optionally based at office.
• Permanent, Full‑time role.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid working model with genuine flexibility.
• Access to industry‑leading technical specialists across the global network.
• Clear career progression into Associate and leadership pathways.
• Inclusive and collaborative team environment.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan for permanent employees.
• Employee benefits including health, wellbeing and development programmes.

About the Employer

We are a respected Building Services Design Consultancy with a portfolio that includes iconic commercial, residential, health, education and transport projects across Australia. Our culture is inclusive, collaborative and focussed on technical excellence, career growth and a supportive, people‑first environment.