Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water & Wastewater Systems

Binnies; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote, hybrid, and part-time options

Office locations across Australia

Learning and development support

Job summary

Binnies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for water and wastewater systems in Australia. The role focuses on flood modelling and water resources, with opportunities to mentor and lead projects for public and private clients across Australia.

You will apply advanced techniques, liaise with clients, develop proposals, and possibly manage projects. Experienced professionals can take on leadership responsibilities and engage in business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant area of study.
• Experience in developing, calibrating and simulating flood models (TUFLOW software experience required).
• Minimum 5-7 years’ relevant experience post-graduation.
• Working toward relevant registration with recognised science / engineering/ environmental body.
• Strong organisation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical report writing (and review) skills.
• Client focused and commercially aware

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality engineering and scientific services on flood and water resources projects.
• Plan and coordinate project activities with minimal supervision.
• Mentor junior engineers and scientists.
• Lead small to medium projects for public and private clients.
• Liaise with clients for service delivery and business development.
• Prepare proposals and present to clients.
• May act as Project Manager on flood-related projects.

Skills

Strong verbal and written | 9

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Registration with recognised engineering body

Tools

TUFLOW

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer Water Wastewater Systems

Location: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, or Northern NSW

While this role is advertised at the Senior level, we welcome applications from professionals at any stage of their career who have relevant Australian flood modelling and consulting experience using TUFLOW.

For candidates interested in leadership, this role can offer opportunities to mentor, lead projects and, depending on experience and aspirations, take on people management responsibilities.

The Senior Water Resources Engineer delivers high-quality engineering and scientific services across flood and water resources projects, working independently with minimal supervision. The role contributes to and manages small to medium-sized projects for public and private sector clients, ensuring quality outcomes with support from senior leaders. Responsibilities include applying technical expertise, planning and coordinating project activities, and mentoring less experienced engineers and scientists.

• Performs professional technical work requiring experience and knowledge.
• Supervises and reviews the work of more junior engineers.
• Makes judgements and recommendations on technical matters within area of expertise.
• Providing strategic technical advice to internal and external clients.
• Uses advanced techniques in the modification or extension of theories and practices to complete assignments.
• Shares knowledge and acts as mentor to more junior staff within area of expertise.
• Adheres to quality, safety, and environmental procedures/standards.
• Liaises with clients, potential and current, for the purposes of service delivery, networking, and business development.
• May be responsible for developing proposals and presenting to clients.
• May act as Project Manager on a range of flood related projects, managing projects to scope and within time, cost and quality requirements.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of relevant software, systems and processes.
• May contribute to, or be the author of, technical papers.
• Maintains, or is working towards, Chartered or Certified status.

Undertakes other specific tasks including:

• Flood studies and floodplain risk management studies, site-specific studies
• Flood risk and impact assessments, flood emergency response plans and flood mitigation studies
• Report writing and review.
• Contribution to team engagement initiatives.
• Community Consultation.

Work winning is a team effort. As a consultant, your everyday interactions with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders help uncover new opportunities and build lasting relationships. Your insights and actions directly support BMT’s growth.

In addition to these duties, the post holder may be required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required, from time to time, to achieve the above role purpose.

Right to Disconnect: We respect your personal time and support a healthy work-life balance. Employees are not expected to respond to work communications outside of regular business hours unless otherwise agreed upon.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant area of study
• Experience in developing, calibrating and simulating flood models (TUFLOW software experience required)
• Minimum 5-7 years’ relevant experience post-graduation
• Working toward relevant registration with recognised science / engineering/ environmental body
• Strong organisation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical report writing (and review) skills.
• Client focused and commercially aware

Desirable:

• Experience working within a multi-site organisation
• Experience working within the engineering or resources sector in consulting capacity
• Experience in groundwater or water quality modelling
• Experience or interest in people management or leadership
• Driver’s license

Job Benefits

At BMT, we value flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive.

• We offer remote, hybrid, and part-time work options, with offices across Australia. We’re proudly ‘flexified’ with Flexa!
• Our industry competitive benefits include a competitive salary offering, performance bonuses, and companywide bonuses as part of being an employee benefits trust
• Defence Reserve Leave enabling defence reservist employees to undertake ADF obligations without financial disadvantage.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We invest in learning and development to help you grow.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at our core. We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, promoting innovation, collaboration, and respect.

Our values—Trust, Innovation, Passion, Respect, and Collaboration—define who we are and how we work.