CareerPlan

Principal Water Resources Engineer

Brisbane, QueenslandRemoteFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Provide consultancy and technical services for water management, flood modelling, and water infrastructure assessment across local, national, and international projects.

Role type

Principal Water Resources Engineer (Consultancy)

Builds

Customised water management solutions, flood studies, and water infrastructure designs for government, private, and resource sectors.

Domain

Water Resources Engineering / Civil Engineering

Required skills

Technical leadership, project management, business development, risk assessment, flood modelling (hydrologic/hydraulic), water balance modelling, water infrastructure assessment, regulatory compliance, team mentoring

Preferred skills

CPEng or RPEQ certification, relationship building, stakeholder management, critical thinking

Technologies

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

Responsibilities

Lead full project management including client relationship management and financials; Conduct risk assessments and advise feasible solutions; Assess water infrastructure from planning to operation; Apply technical fundamentals for flood and water balance modelling; Review and improve technical documentation; Mentor and coach junior team members

Seniority

Principal, strategic leadership & mentorship