Senior Engineer - Water Resources at SMEC

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Water Resources Management, Hydrology, Hydraulic Modelling, Design Software, Project Management, Client Relationship Building, Technical Assessments, Flood Risk Management, Waterway Management, Urban Water Management, Rural Water Management, Irrigation Management, Australian Standards, Business Development, CPEng Status

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Industry leading, global engineering consultancy Secure pipeline of work with long-term contracts Flexible working conditions, premium office close to public transport About SMEC SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation. Infrastructure At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide. The role We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer wishing to further develop a long-term career with an industry leader. You will work closely with our other specialists in the Water Resources team predominantly on NSW projects, however you will also support the wider ANZ business. We are open to the location of this role including Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne or Brisbane. SMEC’s Water Resources team works across a diverse portfolio of projects including flood risk management, waterway management, urban water management and/or rural/irrigation water management. We have a solid pipeline of interesting and challenging projects and an excellent team culture where you will further develop broad capabilities. With a minimum of 6+ years’ experience, your core responsibilities include: Technical assessments and design to support water resource management projects Ensure that analysis and design tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and SMEC Proactively collaborate with appropriate team members, clients and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and coordination of project deliverables Apply project management principles in carrying out assigned tasks and accomplish project deliverables to the required standard in a timely manner. With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work. Suitable applicants will have/be: Bachelor Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering A Minimum of 6+ years' experience in water resources management and/or design Experienced with a range of hydrology and hydraulic modelling and design software Familiar with relevant Australian Standards Be able to lead projects to get desirable outcomes Be able to contribute to business development and industry activities To have or be working towards obtaining CPEng status What we offer: Flexible work arrangement to support work/life balance Ethical client base Opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by industry leaders Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders through mixture of inhouse programs and external courses as well as tertiary education financial assistance Dynamic career pathways and opportunities to work on projects nationally and internationally Purchased additional annual leave Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary) Wellbeing benefits How to apply All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Helen Kruimel on Helen.Kruimel@smec.com All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn't require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

The Senior Water Resources Engineer will conduct technical assessments and design to support water resource management projects while ensuring that tasks meet technical standards and client requirements. Collaboration with team members, clients, and stakeholders is essential to maintain quality and timeliness of project deliverables.