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Principal Drainage Engineer - Relocate to Perth!

Brisbane, QLD, au💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Provide technical leadership in complex drainage and stormwater engineering projects for major infrastructure and development sectors.

Role type

Principal Drainage Engineer (Infrastructure)

Builds

Drainage designs, stormwater management plans, and hydraulic models for clients in Mining, Energy, Defence, Transport, and Water.

Domain

Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Hydraulic modelling, stormwater network design, design review and approval, technical mentoring, client engagement, regulatory compliance (Australian standards), project delivery leadership

Preferred skills

Experience with major road/rail/Defence/aviation/renewable energy projects, knowledge of ARR 2019, established client relationships in Western Australia, technical governance

Technologies

12D, DRAINS, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, MUSIC, RORB

Responsibilities

Deliver drainage designs and hydraulic assessments; provide expert input into hydrologic/hydraulic analysis; develop innovative solutions for flooding and water quality; review and approve engineering designs and documentation; mentor engineers and support project teams; engage with clients and regulators to provide technical advice and win work

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic input and mentoring

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