Senior Dams Engineer

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● As a Senior Dam Engineer in our Sydney / Newcastle Office, you'll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind. You would be required to:
• ● Apply your skills working on and managing dam projects over the full asset life cycle, covering site investigations, feasibility studies, design and analyses, construction support, and dam operation, as well as the development and implementation of dam safety management systems, including dam surveillance, safety reviews and risk assessments.
• ● Participating in building and maintaining relationships with our industry clients, from proposal preparation to managing the financial and technical aspects in the delivery of small to large scale projects.
• ● Working collaboratively across the business and with clients, bringing diverse skillsets together and innovation to complex problems.

Requirements

• ● Chartered Professional Civil Engineer considered favourably.
• ● A civil engineering qualification, with relevant dam industry experience and an understanding of ANCOLD and State-based guidelines and regulatory practices considered very favourable.
• ● Civil dams engineering background, with an understanding of the dams geotechnical, structural and hydraulic engineering aspects, as well as dam safety management and risk assessment practices.
• ● Well-developed communication and technical report writing skills, with the ability to present concepts to a diverse range of clients.
• ● Contribute ideas for improvements in work methods, systems, processes, and procedures.
• ● Look for innovative ways to add value beyond Clients' immediate requests.
• ● Independently implements engineering design standards to assigned projects, requiring minimal guidance.
• ● The drive to develop technical capability through managing project teams and mentoring of junior engineers, as well as participating in and contributing to industry technical events and conferences.
• ● How we support your growth
• ● We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.