Senior Water Engineer

Together, we open opportunities with our connected thinking.

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your opportunity

We are seeking an experienced professional with experience in Flooding and Drainage including pipelines, drainage systems, pumping stations, water-retaining structures and treatment facilities to join our team in Sydney.

This role would suit somebody looking for a new journey, within a growing team and an interest in developing best practice with the local water industry. You will have the opportunity to:

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, design and document work to an industry-accepted standard by undertaking hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and calculations
• Preparing inputs into engineering reports, specifications and other supporting design documentation
• Preparing design outputs for the preparation of industry-standard design drawings
• Working with junior engineers to mentor and complete engineering works as required
• Working within client requirements and established industry practices
• Collaborating with other disciplines to achieve the most efficient design outcome

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering (Civil) or a related discipline, with experience in drainage/flooding design of medium-large scale infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of ARR, Austroads drainage guidelines and Australian Standards applicable to drainage infrastructure essential
• Experience with supervising and mentoring younger staff
• Experience using 12D and/or DRAINS, TUFLOW essential
• Experience using MUSCI, GIS (eg. MapInfo or ArcGIS), WBNM, RORB, RAFTS and HEC-RAS highly preferred

Our company, values, and benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

In Sydney, we offer a range of diverse benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be, including:

• State of the art office and end of trip facilities
• Agile working and ongoing professional development opportunity
• Salary and group bonus incentive scheme
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
• Options to purchase additional annual leave
• Annual Health Checks

You've got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply! #LI-RZ1