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Principal surface water engineer

Brisbane
SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd
Posted: 6 June
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Company Overview

SLR Consulting is a technical specialist consultancy focused on sustainability, delivering projects for large, high‐profile Australian organisations across multiple sectors such as Mining, Built Environment, Renewables and Infrastructure.

Role Summary

The Surface Water specialist will work within the Hydrogeology and Hydrology (H&H) Technical Discipline, supporting both Brisbane and Townsville offices. The role reports to the Queensland Surface Water State Lead.

Responsibilities
* Deliver surface water environmental assessments and design projects across a range of client sectors.
* Apply hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software, including 2‐D hydraulic modelling (TUFLOW), hydrologic modelling (RORB, WBNM, XP RAFTS).
* Prepare quality technical reports for internal and external clients on time and within budget.
* Facilitate and enhance client and team relationships to support business development.
* Assist project teams on best‐practice principles and practices.
* Provide high‐level review work with commercial acumen.
* Support mentoring, training or supervising staff where required.
Qualifications
* 10–15+ years of industry experience, preferably within a consultancy.
* Engineering tertiary qualification and relevant industry experience.
* Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) or qualification to achieve RPEQ registration within six months.
* Extensive hydraulic modelling experience (TUFLOW) and hydrologic modelling (RORB, WBNM, XP RAFTS).
* Knowledge of surface water engineering areas such as stormwater management, erosion & sediment control, water quality assessment, streamflow assessments, flood risk analysis, and site water management.
* Experience with design of water‐related structures (dams, levees, diversions) and understanding of QLD legislation.
* Excellent communication, technical report writing and project management skills.
* Strong client relationship management and interpersonal skills.
* Valid driver's licence.
Benefits

Flexible work arrangements including permanent part‐time options, mentoring network, supportive parental leave scheme, and a diverse, expert, and friendly team environment.

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