Senior Hydraulic & Fire Engineer — Sustainable Building

Bobak Ganjalibeik - Senior Mechanical Design Drafter - Jacobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Engineering Consultancy in Sydney is seeking a Senior / Associate Hydraulics Engineer to lead hydraulic design efforts and own project delivery across building and infrastructure projects.

The role requires 5–10 years of hydraulic engineering experience, AS 3500 knowledge, and strong communication and leadership skills. You must have working rights in Australia and sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hydraulic engineering experience.
• Degree or diploma in Hydraulic Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, particularly AS 3500.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Strong technical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality engineering outcomes.
• Previous experience in project leadership or mentoring is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake concept and detailed hydraulic services design.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, reports, and construction documentation.
• Support project planning, coordination, and delivery.
• Conduct site inspections and building surveys.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Project coordination

Mentoring

Communication

AS 3500 knowledge

Education

Degree in Hydraulic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior / Associate Hydraulics Engineer

An established engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior / Associate Hydraulics Engineer to support its growing project portfolio across a range of building and infrastructure projects. This opportunity is suited to an experienced hydraulic engineer looking to take ownership of design and project delivery, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the development of junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake concept and detailed hydraulic services design.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, reports, and construction documentation.
• Support project planning, coordination, and delivery.
• Conduct site inspections and building surveys.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of relevant hydraulic engineering experience.
• Degree or diploma in Hydraulic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, particularly AS 3500.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality engineering outcomes.
• Previous experience in project leadership or mentoring is advantageous.

You must have working rights in Australia. Sponsorship is not provided.