Hydraulic Engineer

Adelaide, SA
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Category: EngineeringJob Description: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 communitiesWho are we looking for?Our Water Group in South Australia delivers innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects and solutions for our key Clients across the municipal, energy and resources, transport, defence and property and building sectors.With a strong pipeline of work in water infrastructure, including assessment and planning of water distribution and collection systems such as potable water networks and sewers, we are seeking a driven and passionate Water Engineer with hydraulic modelling experience eager for the next step in their career to join our local team.Bringing an appetite for building and maintaining strong client relationships, you will utilise your expertise to deliver complex and ambitious water projects for our clients.You'll have a balance of technical work and design management and support the continued growth of our team's hydraulic modelling capabilities through mentoring.Our position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Providing detailed hydraulic modelling and design services for water and wastewater systems for projects in both SA and Australia-wide.
Use of your technical, project management and client relationship skills to lead the technical delivery of small and medium projects and make a valued contribution to major projects.
Understanding client and project technical requirements, assisting to develop solutions, and preparation of technical reports, designs & specifications, client proposals and presentations.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships, including business development, and engagement throughout project delivery.

What you will bring to the team:

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, coupled with 8+ years' experience that includes the development and review of hydraulic models associated with water and wastewater networks.
Eligible to be a Professional Member of Engineers Australia.
SA Water experience and knowledge of assets highly desirable.
Proven experience and a sound understanding of water and wastewater network planning and hydraulic modelling tools (Bentley OpenFlows Water & Innovyze Infoworks ICM)
The ability to lead and/or work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team across the project lifecycle
Strong client relationship skills, project management skills, and experience in preparing winning proposals.
Ideally an interest in mentoring and development of a small (4), junior team.

We value wellness and flexibly, we will consider all candidates to work either part-time or full-time.Interested? Apply before cob 16 August 2025.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 hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.#LI-LG1About Us: Come together and make a meaningful impact.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.Let's drive real change.Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitmentWho 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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