Principal Water Resources Engineer

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Engeny, part of Egis Group, seeks a Principal Water Resources Engineer in Brisbane for a full-time onsite role, offering technical leadership across a diverse project portfolio with opportunities to travel. You will lead projects, manage client relationships and budgets, drive business development, and mentor junior engineers while applying flood modelling and water balance techniques to infrastructure, drainage and water management plans under Australian standards. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in consultancy, CPEng and/or RPEQ, proven leadership and strong stakeholder communication. Benefits include flexible work options, competitive remuneration, carer leave, mentoring programs and cross-sector exposure. Tailor your resume to showcase leadership, client growth and compliant design, and note our commitment to diversity; agency referrals are not accepted.

Company Description

Engeny, part of Egis Group, is an environmental consultancy operating in QLD, NSW, VIC and WA.

Engeny is an organisation that celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of our employees. Our culture is underpinned by our values: people, respect, performance, and transparency. We empower our people to grow by providing opportunities and challenges in a supportive environment.

We operate in partnership with our clients, providing customised and practical solutions across a range of services from water management, civil design and geotechnical design to environmental management and approvals. We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future as a part of Egis Group.

Job Description

As a Principal Water Resources Engineer, your impact will be in providing consultancy and technical services to deliver innovative solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects locally, nationally and internationally.

You will be responsible for:

• Technical leadership of projects, including full project management responsibilities encompassing client relationship management and project financials
• Leading business development activities with new and existing clients to support revenue and the strategic direction of the Water Resources team.
• Conducting risk assessments and advising feasible solutions to clients
• Assessment of water infrastructure (dams, levees, drainage works) from strategic planning to design and operation across a range of industries with a focus in the resources sector
• Application of technical fundamentals and flood modelling (hydrologic and hydraulic) and water balance modelling to a range of assessments including: Flooding and Surface Water Impact Assessments; Watercourse diversion design, monitoring, and rehabilitation; Water Management Plans; Erosion and Sediment Control.
• Reviewing and improving technical documentation as required
• Team mentoring and coaching to support the well-being and development of junior team members

Qualifications

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 10+ years’ professional experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities and exceptional technical expertise in water resources engineering within a consultancy environment.

You will also have:

• Relevant Tertiary Engineering degree (Civil, Environmental)
• CPEng and/or RPEQ (or willingness to obtain) high desired
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, develop business and project manage
• Proven leadership skills and a desire to train, guide and mentor less experienced engineers
• Strong knowledge and application of local standards, Australian standards and statutory and regulatory requirements relating to civil design and water management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholders at all levels
• Well-rounded critical thinking and problem solving skills

Additional Information

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals.
• Brisbane CBD location with flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.
• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
• Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
• Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.
• Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
• Supportive leadership based on openness.

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. If you are looking for a new challenge, want to participate growth of a successful business and join a passionate and entrepreneurial team, then don't wait, apply now!

Engeny does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any related fees.