Flood Engineer
The Company Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees. We currently employ team members across nine offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career.
Our Civil and Environmental Engineering team delivers various types of technically challenging projects across NSW, Victoria and Queensland. Due to ongoing growth we are seeking an experienced flood engineer with experience across land development, built form and road networks.
Responsibilities
- Design and delivery of hydrological and hydraulic (flood) reports.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects and take the lead on the design package of flooding elements.
- Technical review of hydrological and hydraulic models, resolve flood modelling issues that arise and provide solutions in a timely manner.
- Act as a mentor to junior members of the flooding team, providing guidance, training and feedback where necessary.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience within Engineering Consultancies. Management experience desirable but not essential.
- Experience within the Built environment.
- Relevant Tertiary Qualifications such as Civil or Environmental Engineering.
- Proven experience using TUFLOW (1D, 2D, Combined) and hydrological models (e.g. RAFTS, RORB, WBNM) is essential.
- Proven experience using GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS is essential.
- Experience in 12D / Civil 3D and AutoCAD packages is desirable, although not essential.
- Experience in DRAINS and XP-STORM modelling is desirable, although not essential.
- Working knowledge ARR2019 guidelines and Flood Risk Management Manual (2023).
- CPENG and / or RPEQ is desirable, although not essential.
- Understanding of local and state government regulatory frameworks and statutory compliance requirements (e.g. Ministerial Directions / LEP / DCP / SEPP).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and goals at the same time, whilst working autonomously.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills – able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly in managing external consultants.
- Creative problem‑solving skills to continually find ways to overcome challenges and obstacles.
- Strong team ethic to work collaboratively across functional groups.
Advantages
- Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews.
- Flexible working hours.
- Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave).
- Salary income protection insurance.
- Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture.
- Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one‑on‑ones.
Application
To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter by clicking on the “Apply” tab.
Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.
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