Senior Hydrology / Hydraulics Engineer

About Us 

pitt&sherry is an Australian-owned engineering and environmental consultancy. Since 1963, we have been delivering engineering and environmental consulting, advisory and project management services throughout Australia. With seven offices throughout Australia our team work on projects that transform and improve the lives of Australians every day. This role can be based in Hobart, Melbourne or Sydney.

The Opportunity: 

• Lead flood modelling activities on infrastructure projects;
• Responsible for overseeing the design, coordination and project reporting on hydraulic projects within the infrastructure space to meet the program, scope, quality and financial requirements while achieving positive design outcomes;
• Work on various scales of projects across the life cycle – concept, design & construction, management, assessment and end of life;
• Engaging with government clients, contractors and project stakeholders to drive outstanding service delivery;
• Provide effective leadership, direction, technical advice and championing a culture of delivering on quality and client expectations;
• Provide mentorship to junior flood modellers
• Role model our expected quality and OH&S behaviours both within project delivery and on the job.

What you bring: 

• Technical leadership skills, with a focus on infrastructure projects;
• 5 - 10 years experience in flood modelling, surface water and river flooding;
• An extensive knowledge of GIS, TUFLOW, DRAINS;
• An additional knowledge of 12D or other civil works packages.
• A knowledge of flood related planning approvals
• A knowledge of Australian Rainfall and Runoff is essential.

Why join us: 

• We're a friendly bunch who are passionate about our work. This role is a great opportunity for someone who’s looking to join us during an exciting time of transformation. 
• We’re advocates for flexible working practices, most of our team split their time between working from home and the office. Genuine work/life balance is important to us and we invest in the development of our people. 
• Supportive and collaborative team environment 
• A market competitive remuneration package and additional benefits. 

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature workers, LGBTI+ people and people from different cultural backgrounds. 

“We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant”