Senior Engineer – Drainage & Flooding (Queensland)
We are seeking an experienced drainage specialist with strong technical capability in 12d to join our high-performing Queensland team. This role is ideal for professionals with a proven background delivering drainage and flooding design for major road and/or rail infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist technical input and lead design packages for drainage and flooding projects.
* Support multidisciplinary project teams across significant transport programs in Queensland and nationally.
* Ensure analysis and design tasks meet appropriate technical standards and client requirements.
* Deliver projects within client scope, budget and timeframes.
* Prepare high‑quality technical reports with minimal review.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent discipline).
* 7–15 years’ experience in drainage and flooding design, ideally within a consultancy environment.
* Advanced capability with 12d, including hydrology, hydraulic modelling, and drainage design workflows.
* Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards, Austroads guidelines, and TMR requirements.
* Demonstrated experience delivering projects to client scope, budget, and timeframes.
* Experience working within multidisciplinary teams across major transport projects.
* Willingness to undertake occasional travel as project needs arise.
Benefits
SMEC offers a global multidisciplinary consultancy environment that rewards fresh ideas and enthusiasm. You will have opportunities to embrace creativity, drive change, and work on significant projects with meaningful impact.
Benefits information: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC
EEO Statement
SMEC is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders descent. We support equitable recruitment practices and a diverse, inclusive workplace.
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