Associate Engineer - Drainage & Flooding

About the job

• Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects
• Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environment
• Shape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities

About SMEC

SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex, sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport, water, energy, and urban development markets. Our teams are empowered to innovate, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide.

Infrastructure

At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Associate Engineer – Drainage & Flooding with a proven track record in delivering major transport infrastructure projects across NSW and nationally. This is a permanent opportunity based in our Sydney office.

With a strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects, we are looking for a Drainage professional with demonstrated experience in drainage design and flood modelling to join a highly capable multidisciplinary team.

With 10+ years’ consulting experience, this is an opportunity for you to provide expert drainage and flooding advice, lead technical delivery, and demonstrate advanced capability across analysis and design, ensuring outcomes meet the highest technical standards and client expectations.

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience within an engineering design consultancy and bring a passion for building trusted relationships, driving innovation, and contributing to winning new work.

Suitable Applicants Will Have

• Degree qualified – Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering or similar), ideally with CPEng / RPEQ (or working towards)
• 7+ years’ experience delivering drainage packages for TfNSW projects
• Demonstrated experience leading the delivery of client requirements within budget and time constraints
• Strong experience in the coordination, design and delivery of projects within a multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Familiarity with Austroads Part 5, 5A & 5B and Australian Rainfall and Runoff guideline 2019
• Advanced capability in preparing and reviewing technical reports to a high standard with minimal revision
• Proficiency in 12d Dynamic Drainage Analysis
• A proactive, client-focused mindset with the ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Carl Thiedeke – carl.thiedeke@smec.com

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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