Senior Water Resources Engineer — TUFLOW Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

Binnies; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Hybrid work options

Part-time work options

Competitive salary and benefits

Defence Reserve Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

BMT seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead water and wastewater systems projects in Australia. Based in Brisbane, you will deliver flood modelling, technical leadership, and client engagement, mentoring junior engineers and coordinating project activities.

You will apply TUFLOW modelling, manage schedules, ensure quality and safety standards, and contribute to proposals. Chartered or near-chartered status is encouraged, with growth opportunities within a flexible, collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience developing, calibrating and simulating flood models using TUFLOW.
• 5–7 years of post‑graduate relevant experience.
• Working toward registration with a recognised science/engineering body.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional technical work requiring experience and knowledge.
• Supervises and reviews the work of more junior engineers.
• Provides strategic technical advice to clients.
• Leads and mentors junior staff; supports project delivery within time, cost and quality constraints.
• May act as Project Manager on flood-related projects and contribute to proposals.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of relevant software, systems and processes.

Skills

Organisation skills

Verbal and written communication

Technical report writing

Client focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

TUFLOW

Job description

BMT seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead water and wastewater systems projects in Australia. Based in Brisbane, you will deliver flood modelling, technical leadership, and client engagement, mentoring junior engineers and coordinating project activities.

You will apply TUFLOW modelling, manage schedules, ensure quality and safety standards, and contribute to proposals. Chartered or near-chartered status is encouraged, with growth opportunities within a flexible, collaborative firm.