Experienced Flooding and Hydrology Engineer / Hydrologist

BG&E is a civil and structural engineering consultancy, celebrated for our innovative, award-winning designs that prioritise practicality and constructability.  

Now part of the SYSTRA Group, we continue our decades-long commitment to delivering high-quality technical expertise to our clients – proud to support the ambitious growth of a sustainable and resilient international company. We partner with clients and stakeholders to challenge the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in engineering.  

The Role

Let’s pause and talk about your career and where you want to go next. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development will be supported, and there is a genuine pathway to progress, join BG&E’s expanding Flooding and Hydrology team.

Our team works across major infrastructure, flood risk management, and urban development projects. Help us create practical and resilient outcomes for clients and communities:

• Deliver hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, flood risk assessments, and flood management inputs across a diverse range of projects.
• Contribute to projects across infrastructure, urban development, local government, and broader water-related studies.
• Work closely with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to support clear, practical project outcomes.
• Prepare technical reporting, mapping, presentations, and other project deliverables to a high standard.
• Continue building your capability in project delivery, client engagement, and technical leadership with support from experienced mentors.
• Grow your career in a thriving national team with real opportunities to progress as an Experienced to a Senior Engineer/Scientist within 2 years.

About You

You are someone who brings sound technical experience, a collaborative approach, and a genuine interest in flood risk management and hydrology. You are looking for a role where you can keep learning, contribute to meaningful work, and take the next step in your career in an inclusive and supportive environment:

• Qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science.
• 4+ years’ experience in flood assessments, hydrology, and hydraulic modelling, with the role suited to an Experienced Engineer.
• Some Australian consulting experience is required, with NSW experience beneficial.
• Strong experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, with TUFLOW (essential).
• An understanding of tools such as RORB, URBS, WBNM, and HEC-RAS, as well as the principles of Australian Rainfall and Runoff and relevant regional and local procedures.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical reporting and work effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project teams. Experience on major infrastructure projects is helpful, but not essential.

What do we offer? 

• Flexible working arrangements to help achieve real work life balance. 
• Health and wellbeing support via a confidential Employee Assistance Program. 
• Competitive remuneration. 
• On-the-job coaching to help you be the best you can be, including leveraging BG&E’s global network of experts to help you realise your professional development goals to grow your career at BG&E.  

Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of our DNA – We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise the benefits of diversity and encourage our people to be comfortable in bringing their complete self to work.

Wellbeing and Safety  

BG&E provides collaborative working environments, which supporting the safety and wellbeing of all employees and stakeholders. As an organisation, we strive to continually mitigate risks, and to improve our safety systems and performance.   

Diversity and Inclusion  

Equality is part of BG&E’s DNA. We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise and celebrate difference and encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work.