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Water Technology is an employee-owned Australian consulting company shaping the future of water, environment and coastal management. For over 25 years, we have partnered with government, industry and communities to deliver innovative solutions across water resources, flooding, coastal and marine environments, ecology, infrastructure and environmental management. Our people combine technical excellence with a passion for creating sustainable outcomes that help communities, waterways and environments thrive.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking Project Engineers and Senior Engineers to join our Flooding team in Brisbane.

Whether you're ready to take the next step into a Project Engineer role or are already operating at Senior Engineer level, you'll play a key role in delivering a diverse range of floodplain management, flood modelling, drainage and hydraulic engineering projects across Australia. You will work alongside recognised industry experts, contribute to complex and meaningful projects, and help communities become more resilient to flooding and climate change impacts.

We are looking for engineers with strong technical capability, a collaborative mindset and hands-on experience using TUFLOW and/or QGIS.

Key Outcomes

• Deliver flood modelling, floodplain management and hydraulic engineering projects for government and private sector clients.
• Apply and interpret hydrologic and hydraulic modelling techniques to solve complex flooding challenges.
• Develop, operate and review flood models using TUFLOW and related software tools.
• Utilise QGIS and spatial datasets to support model development, analysis, mapping and project delivery.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, flood studies, flood impact assessments and client deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across water resources, coastal, environmental and infrastructure projects.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to project planning, budgeting and delivery to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support proposal preparation, business development and identification of new opportunities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members (Senior Engineer level).
• Contribute to innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the Flooding discipline.

About You
You are passionate about solving real-world flooding and water management challenges and enjoy working as part of a collaborative, high-performing team. You combine technical expertise with strong communication skills and are motivated by delivering outcomes that make a positive difference to communities and the environment.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia or a similar degree.
• Experience in floodplain management, hydrology, hydraulics, water resources or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience using TUFLOW for hydraulic and flood modelling.
• Strong working knowledge of QGIS and spatial data analysis.
• Experience interpreting and communicating technical findings through reports, presentations and mapping outputs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Project management and client-facing experience will be highly regarded.

What Our People Enjoy

• Hybrid work arrangement and flexibility
• Family Inclusive Workplace certified 
• Employee Share Scheme (we are employee-owned)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Annual $100 Wellbeing Allowance and monthly Wellbeing Program 
• Purchased Annual Leave
• Novated leasing options
• Professional development and technical training opportunities
• Internal Exchange Program Opportunities
• And yes, the Brisbane office is home to a number of friendly office dogs

Apply at your earliest convenience.

We do not use AI screening tools. Your application will be assessed by our experienced recruitment team and discipline leaders. We do use AI during the recruitment process for interview note-taking and reporting purposes.

We are currently not accepting candidate profiles or resumes from recruitment agencies.

Water Technology is proud to contribute to the increasing diversity of the Australian workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ and mature-age workers.

Research shows that women often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If you think you could be a great fit for this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement.

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