Senior Surface Water Engineer & Hydrology Lead

SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Mentoring network

Parental leave scheme

Job summary

SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Surface Water Professional to join our Hydrology and Hydrogeology team in Queensland. The role focuses on delivering surface water environmental assessments, hydraulic modelling and report preparation across diverse sectors, including mining and infrastructure.

You will contribute to project wins, build client relationships and mentor junior staff while applying two-dimensional flood modelling and river hydrology knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree or equivalent.
• RPEQ registration or eligible within six months of hire.
• Strong background in surface water, hydraulics and environmental assessments.
• Experience with hydraulic modelling tools and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver surface water assessments and design projects across multiple sectors.
• Apply hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software to develop robust reports.
• Lead and mentor team members; deliver high-quality client reports on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and pursue project opportunities.
• Contribute to proposals, methodologies and value propositions for clients.
• Provide technical guidance on best practices in surface water engineering.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modelling

2D hydraulic modelling (TUFLOW)

RORB

WBNM

XP RAFTS

Project management

Client relationships

Education

Engineering degree

RPEQ registration or eligibility

Tools

MUSIC

GoldSim

XP RAFTS

Job description

SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Surface Water Professional to join our Hydrology and Hydrogeology team in Queensland. The role focuses on delivering surface water environmental assessments, hydraulic modelling and report preparation across diverse sectors, including mining and infrastructure.

You will contribute to project wins, build client relationships and mentor junior staff while applying two-dimensional flood modelling and river hydrology knowledge.