22nd October, 2026
The role
Our Brisbane hub is growing. We are looking for a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic design from concept through to construction. You will work in a close-knit multidisciplinary team, backed by BSE’s national practice.
You will work across retail, hospitality, commercial, residential, seniors living and government projects. Some of our BSE QLD work includes 450 Queen Street Redevelopment, Windsor Inner North Secondary School, Moreton Bay & Caloundra TAFE Centres of Excellence, Vila at East Village, Cannon Hill, Rio Tinto Fitout, Midtown, QIC Fitout and the Elysium Noosa Resort.
What you will do
- Deliver detailed hydraulic design for hot and cold water, sanitary plumbing and drainage, stormwater drainage, gas services, fire services and domestic wastewater treatment systems.
- Be involved across all project phases, from tender preparation and design delivery through to construction support.
- Carry out design calculations and return briefs, working to project timelines and budgets.
- Engage directly with clients throughout the project lifecycle, including client and design meetings and site inspections.
- Lead multidisciplinary team coordination and project management.
- Handle project administration, including scheduling, estimating and report preparation.
- Problem-solve complex design challenges and deliver strong solutions for clients.
- Make sure designs meet codes, standards, project and quality requirements.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, project teams and internal teams.
- Provide hands-on mentoring and coaching to junior engineers and designers.
- Maintain and grow your technical knowledge in hydraulics.
What you will bring - 7+ years’ experience in Australian building services, ideally in consulting.
- Extensive experience delivering complex hydraulic services projects from concept through to construction completion.
- A tertiary qualification in engineering or equivalent experience. A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or civil engineering is highly regarded.
- RPEQ registered / working towards
- Practical knowledge of the National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards.
- Extensive experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary projects, including managing client expectations.
- The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project teams and internal teams.
- A passion for mentoring and coaching junior engineers and designers.
- Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360, Hyena, BlueBeam and Microsoft Office. Revit design and modelling experience is highly regarded.
Why BSE - A competitive salary that reflects your experience.
- One day a week working from home.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Diverse and challenging projects across multiple sectors, with the opportunity to work across disciplines, teams and locations.
- Professional development, formal training and mentorship.
- Support for ongoing professional associations and memberships.
- Wellbeing support, including EAP, that prioritises mental health and work-life balance.
- A bespoke office in the heart of the Brisbane CBD.
- Regular team social events.
About BSE BSE is a 100% Australian-owned national engineering consultancy with hubs in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and Newcastle. We deliver mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire protection, sustainability, acoustics, vertical transportation, BIM, communications, lighting and audio visual services. Our Brisbane hub, established in 2014, is home to our national leaders in Sustainability, Vertical Transportation and BIM.
Learn more at www.bse.com.au.
BSE welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know:
How to apply Apply with your CV. A cover letter is optional. Please quote BHYD1026
For a confidential discussion, contact Peta Salter, National People & Culture Business Partner on 0427 684 078 or at careers@bse.com.au.
We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.
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