Principal Hydraulic Engineer in Sydney

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Due to ongoing growth, we are looking for a Principal (or Associate Director) level Hydraulic Engineer to join our diverse Building Engineering team. This role can be based in Brisbane or Sydney.

• Act as the Hydraulics Lead on a range of projects, working closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and providing technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Lead the delivery of hydraulic designs and calculations, including technical reviews and sign-off, while delegating tasks and supporting the development of other engineers.
• Work directly with clients and project stakeholders to understand project requirements, key drivers and constraints, providing practical and cost-effective hydraulic solutions.
• Support the wider national Hydraulics team across a variety of projects and sectors, working alongside experienced engineers and contributing to the delivery of complex building projects.
• Deliver a broad range of hydraulic design services, including rainwater harvesting, sanitary plumbing and drainage, trade waste, potable and non-potable water reticulation, hot and warm water systems, energy-efficient and solar hot water systems, specialist water systems such as reverse osmosis and demineralised water, and water-efficient design.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired:

• Ideally, 10+ years’ experience in hydraulic engineering, within a consulting environment, with a strong understanding of Australian Standards, codes and industry requirements.
• Relevant engineering degree or TAFE qualification, with RPEQ/RPEV registration or the ability to obtain it.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with clients, project teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, with experience using relevant industry software. Revit experience is preferred but not essential.
• Australian Citizenship, or being on the pathway to Australian Citizenship, is highly preferred due to the requirements of some of our projects.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, full-time, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected.

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