Principal - Engineering - Dams
Core
Lead and manage high-profile dam infrastructure projects across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, driving technical excellence and sustainable water asset management.
Role type
Principal/Lead Dam Engineer (Strategic & Delivery)
Builds
Water resources and dam safety management projects including surveillance, safety reviews, risk assessments, and emergency planning.
Domain
Civil/Environmental Engineering, Water Infrastructure, Dam Safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Dam lifecycle management, dam safety reviews, risk assessment, client relationship management, mentoring, water resource planning, concrete/embankment dam surveillance, instrumentation data review, bulk water supply infrastructure knowledge, stormwater infrastructure experience, water security modelling, dam break modelling, consequence category assessments
Preferred skills
Chartered Professional Engineer status, industry-standard software proficiency for water security modelling and dam safety analyses
Responsibilities
Drive business development and proposal development for dam projects; deliver dam surveillance, safety reviews, and risk assessments; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to secure and manage projects; build long-term client relationships; mentor junior engineers; stay current with technological developments and industry best practices.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on delivery