Senior or Principal Dams Engineer

Worley; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior or Principal Dams Engineer in Brisbane, Australia. You will lead dam engineering across the full project lifecycle, engage with clients, and drive project delivery for water infrastructure and energy transition projects.

The role combines technical leadership with business development, requiring collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and oversight of complex dam-related assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• RPEQ accreditation or eligibility to obtain registration, Chartered status preferred.
• 8–15 years’ experience in dams, geotechnical and water infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Deliver dams engineering services across the full project lifecycle (feasibility, design, construction support, asset management).
• Manage projects including scope, programme, quality and commercial performance.
• Develop client relationships and act as a key contact on projects and pursuits.
• Support business development, including proposals and client engagement.
• Contribute to growth of Worley’s dams and water infrastructure practice.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Liaise with clients, regulators and stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Deliver high-quality outputs with a strong commercial focus.

Skills

Dams engineering

Client engagement

Project management

Geotechnical investigations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

HEC-RAS

TUFLOW

OpenGround

gINT

GeoStudio

Rocscience

PLAXIS

Job description

Job Description - Senior or Principal Dams Engineer (BRI0205)

Senior or Principal Dams Engineer - BRI0205

Company : Worley

Primary Location

Primary Location

: AUS-QLD-Brisbane

Job

Job

: Consultants

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Reporting Manager Title : Water and Dams Lead QLD

Senior or Principal Dams Engineer
Brisbane, QLD

At Worley, we're bridging two worlds. As a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts, we partner with our customers to solve complex challenges while delivering a more sustainable world.

With nearly 50,000 people across the globe, we're helping customers navigate the energy transition while continuing to provide the energy, chemicals and resources society needs today. From consulting and engineering through to project delivery and asset operations, we're creating value throughout the entire asset lifecycle.

We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements because we know our people perform at their best when they can balance work and life in a way that works for them.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior or Principal Dams Engineer to join our Brisbane team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dams professional looking to take the next step in their career by combining technical excellence with increased client engagement, project management and business development responsibilities.

Working as part of our growing dams and water infrastructure practice, you will deliver high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects for water utilities, government agencies, renewable energy developments, water infrastructure owners and mining clients. You'll also play an increasingly visible role in building client relationships, identifying opportunities and helping shape project outcomes from concept through delivery.

This position suits a technically strong engineer who enjoys collaborating directly with clients, leading multidisciplinary project teams and contributing to the continued growth of a market-leading consulting business.

Key responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture and promote safe working practices across all project activities.
• Deliver dams engineering services across the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, investigations, inspections, dam safety reviews, design, construction support, operational advice and asset management services.
• Manage and deliver projects, taking responsibility for scope, programme, commercial performance, quality and client satisfaction.
• Develop trusted client relationships and act as a key point of contact on projects and pursuits.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client engagement and identification of future opportunities.
• Contribute to the continued growth and diversification of Worley's dams and water infrastructure business.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulators and other stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and development support to junior engineers and emerging professionals.
• Deliver high-quality technical outputs while maintaining a strong commercial focus.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or a related discipline.
• Typically 8-15 years' experience in dams, geotechnical and water infrastructure projects within a consulting or engineering environment.
• RPEQ accreditation or eligibility to obtain registration, with Chartered Engineer status viewed favourably.
• Strong technical experience in dams engineering, including investigations, analysis, design, construction support and dam safety assessments.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Australian standards, ANCOLD guidelines, regulatory frameworks and industry best practice.
• Experience planning, managing and interpreting geotechnical investigations for dams and associated infrastructure.
• Demonstrated project management capability, including client management, commercial awareness and project delivery responsibilities.
• Experience developing proposals, supporting business development activities and contributing to client relationship growth.
• Familiarity with industry software packages such as HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, OpenGround, gINT, GeoStudio, Rocscience and PLAXIS.
• Construction supervision or site-based experience on dam upgrades, rehabilitation or new-build projects.
• Strong communication, report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work independently while contributing to multidisciplinary teams.
• Current Australian driver's licence and willingness to undertake occasional regional travel.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Access to global learning and development programs to accelerate your career growth.
• The opportunity to work on iconic dams, water infrastructure and energy transition projects.
• Exposure to local, national and international clients and projects.
• A pathway into greater client leadership, project management and business development responsibilities.
• The chance to collaborate with some of the industry's leading technical specialists and consultants.
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
• Purchased additional annual leave and flexible leave options.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to a global online learning platform and technical communities of practice.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives.
• Paid parental leave and family-friendly policies.
• Salary continuance and employee insurance programs.
• An inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunities to work on nationally significant and globally recognised projects.

About us

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

We solve complex problems by finding integrated, data-centric solutions across consulting, engineering, project delivery and asset operations. With a presence in more than 45 countries, we bring together deep technical expertise and industry knowledge to create sustainable impact for our customers, communities and the planet.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. Our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success.