What you'll do
As a Drainage Engineer, 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 engineers solutions with people and outcomes in mind.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the design of road and transport drainage systems, including pits, pipes, open channels, culverts, and WSUD assets.
* Undertaking hydrological and hydraulic assessments for projects from concept through detailed design and construction support.
* Building and using models in tools such as 12d, HEC‐RAS, DRAINS, ORD and/or TUFLOW (or similar), with support from senior specialists.
* Preparing design calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports that clearly communicate the drainage solution.
* Working with other disciplines (roads, bridges, geotechnical, environment, digital) to integrate drainage outcomes into broader project design.
* Liaising with Main Roads WA, Public Transport Authority, local government and utility stakeholders to achieve approvals and ensure designs meet standards and client expectations.
* Contributing to continuous improvement of drainage tools, templates and digital workflows, including opportunities for automation.
What you'll bring
* A degree in civil or environmental engineering (or related discipline).
* Roughly 3–6 years' experience in drainage or civil design, ideally on transport or land development projects.
* Working knowledge of Australian standards, Austroads guidance and (ideally) Main Roads WA design requirements.
* Some experience with drainage and/or civil design software such as 12d, DRAINS, TUFLOW and/or Civil 3D.
* Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills, with attention to quality and constructability.
* Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document and explain design decisions.
* An interest in sustainability, WSUD and climate resilience, and a desire to work towards chartered status over time.
How we support your growth
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements so you can balance project delivery with life outside work.
* Tailored learning opportunities and support to build your drainage, civil and broader consulting skills.
* Technical communities and mentoring to connect you with specialists across Australia, New Zealand and globally.
* A workplace that genuinely values diversity, with tangible initiatives supporting inclusion, reconciliation and wellbeing.
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