Principal Surface Water Engineer
Core
Delivering surface water environmental assessments, design projects, and hydraulic/hydrologic modelling for clients in mining, built environment, renewables, and infrastructure sectors.
Role type
Principal Surface Water Engineer (Senior IC)
Builds
Surface water management solutions, hydraulic models, and technical reports for large-scale infrastructure and resource projects.
Domain
Civil Engineering / Water Resources / Hydrology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Hydraulic modelling (2D, TUFLOW), Hydrologic modelling (RORB, WBNM, XP RAFTS), Australian Rainfall and Runoff guidelines, Project lifecycle management, Technical report writing, Client relationship management, Commercial acumen, Water balance modelling
Preferred skills
Stormwater management, Erosion and sediment control, Water quality assessment, Streamflow assessments, Flood risk analysis, Site water management, Water structure design (dams, levees), MUSIC modelling, GoldSim modelling, EIS/EA amendment approvals, QLD legislation knowledge, Mentoring and training
Technologies
TUFLOW, RORB, WBNM, XP RAFTS, MUSIC, GoldSim
Responsibilities
Deliver surface water assessments and designs; Apply hydraulic and hydrologic modelling software; Develop models and prepare quality reports; Facilitate client and internal team relationships; Contribute to business development and proposals; Provide technical advice on best practices; Review work with commercial acumen.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities