Senior / Principal Flood Modeller (TUFLOW)
Senior / Principal Flood Modeller (TUFLOW)
Flood Modelling | Flood Risk Management | Hydrology & Hydraulics | Water Infrastructure
Location: Sydney or Melbourne, Australia
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience Level: Senior Consultant / Principal Consultant
Industry: Engineering Consulting, Water, Transport, Infrastructure, Energy
Shape the Future of Australia's Critical Infrastructure Projects
An established and growing engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior or Principal Flood Modeller to join its high-performing Water and Infrastructure team in either Sydney or Melbourne.
This opportunity offers exposure to some of Australia's most significant projects across transport, water, energy, government, defence, land development, and major infrastructure sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering flood modelling, flood risk assessment, and hydrologic and hydraulic studies for both public and private sector clients.
The role is suited to an experienced professional looking to work on technically complex projects while contributing to mentoring, project leadership, and client engagement activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver flood modelling and flood risk management projects across Australia.
- Develop and review hydraulic and hydrologic models for a variety of infrastructure and development applications.
- Undertake flood studies, flood impact assessments, drainage assessments, and floodplain management investigations.
- Prepare technical reports and provide specialist flood modelling advice to internal and external stakeholders.
- Deliver modelling using industry-leading software, including TUFLOW.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across water, transport, energy, environmental, and infrastructure projects.
- Participate in client meetings, project management activities, and technical proposal development.
- Mentor and support junior engineers and modellers.
- Contribute to business development and client relationship management initiatives.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years' experience in flood modelling, hydraulic modelling, water resources engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience using TUFLOW is essential.
- Strong understanding of:
- Flood Risk Assessments
- Floodplain Management
- Hydrology & Hydraulics
- Catchment Modelling
- Stormwater Management
- Flood Impact Studies
- Experience delivering projects within consulting engineering environments.
- Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering, or a related discipline.
- CPEng / Chartered Professional Engineer status is essential.
Highly Regarded Experience
Candidates with exposure to any of the following will be viewed favourably:
- Major Transport Infrastructure Projects
- Water Utilities Projects
- Government Flood Studies
- Renewable Energy Developments
- Roads, Rail and Aviation Infrastructure
- Urban Development Projects
- Two-Dimensional Hydraulic Modelling
- HEC-RAS
- RORB
- XP-RAFTS
- ARR2019 Methodologies
- Climate Resilience and Adaptation Studies
Why Join?
- Work for a respected engineering consultancy with a strong project pipeline.
- Deliver technically challenging projects across multiple infrastructure sectors.
- Access clear pathways to Principal, Technical Director, and Leadership positions.
- Flexible working arrangements and genuine work-life balance.
- Collaborate with nationally recognised technical experts.
- Opportunity to influence major projects that improve community resilience and infrastructure performance.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
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