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Lead engineer / technical director - dams

Townsville
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Posted: 7 June
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Overview

The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You'll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Role and Location

We're seeking a seasoned Dams Engineer at the Lead to Principal level to join our market-leading Northern Australia Dams Group. Our team delivers some of the most complex and high-profile dams and hydropower projects across Australia and internationally — offering you the opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact. This role can be based in any of our Northern Australia office locations.

Responsibilities
* Provide Technical Leadership: Deliver expert input across geotechnical, structural, hydraulic, design, and construction management disciplines. Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
* Support Client Engagement & Business Development: Build and maintain strong client relationships. Lead proposal development and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.
* Support Team Development: Mentor and support junior engineers. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
* Drive Project Delivery: Identify and pursue new opportunities. Support site-based assignments during construction phases as needed.
What you will bring to the team
* Minimum Bachelor's degree qualifications in civil engineering or related discipline.
* RPEQ registration (or commitment to attain).
* Be a seasoned professional with an in depth understanding of dams engineering (geotechnical, structural, hydraulic).
* Proven experience in design and/or construction management.
* Strong leadership, communication, and client engagement skills.
EEO and Work Environment

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

Our Commitment

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

See where your commitment could take you. That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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