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Principal Engineer - Water Resources

Newcastle, NSW, au🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-23 → 2026-09-25

Core

Provide consultancy and technical services delivering innovative water resources solutions for local, national, and international projects.

Role type

Principal Water Resources Engineer (Consultancy)

Builds

Flood modelling, water balance modelling, water management plans, erosion control designs, and watercourse rehabilitation.

Domain

Water Resources Engineering / Civil Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Flood modelling (hydrologic and hydraulic), Water balance modelling, Project management, Client relationship management, Business development, Risk assessment, Technical documentation review, Team mentoring, Australian standards knowledge, Regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

CPEng certification, Strategic direction planning, Stakeholder management at all levels, Critical thinking, Problem solving

Technologies

Hydrologic modelling tools, Hydraulic modelling tools, Water balance modelling software

Responsibilities

Lead full project management including client relations and financials; Conduct business development to support revenue; Perform risk assessments and advise feasible solutions; Apply technical fundamentals for flood and water quality assessments; Mentor and coach junior team members.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership & mentorship

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