Job Description
A leading utility in the water sector delivers essential water and wastewater services with a focus on safety, reliability, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as an experienced practitioner for hydraulic matters within the Corporation by providing technical support to the Hydraulic engineering discipline.
* Deliver high-level technical investigation, design, review, systems development, audit, and advisory services related to all aspects of water and wastewater standards and infrastructure.
* Provide technical leadership across the organisation, ensuring robust hydraulic outcomes and the incorporation of Safety in Design across engineering activities.
* Collaborate with the Principal Engineer, Hydraulic to support the technical development of Engineering's Hydraulic team.
* Ensure the organisation's Safety in Design process is embedded in engineering activities, project delivery, and lifecycle management.
* Develop and review designs, standards, specifications, and technical guidance for water and wastewater networks and related infrastructure.
* Oversee complex hydraulic investigations, risk assessments, and compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
* Mentor and coach engineers and technical staff, promoting best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement.
* Engage with stakeholders across the business to translate requirements into robust hydraulic solutions and deliver value to customers.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Tertiary qualification in Civil, Mechanical, or Hydraulic Engineering, or an equivalent field; eligibility for professional registration/charter as applicable.
* A senior level of experience in hydraulic engineering within water and wastewater infrastructure.
* Strong knowledge of hydraulic design, modelling, systems development, and audit practices; experience with Safety in Design methodologies.
* Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, think strategically, and influence across multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills; proven ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and design documentation.
* Experience collaborating with a Principal Engineer or senior leadership to develop technical capability within a hydraulic team.
* Proficiency with relevant standards, guideline documents, and regulatory requirements in water and wastewater utilities.
* Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and competing deadlines with a proactive, collaborative approach.
Benefits
We foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering community. Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson
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