ob Title: Principal Stormwater Engineer
About the Company
My client specialises in Civil Engineering, specifically within Land Development, across Industrial and Commercial projects. With a boutique and family-owned business, this company allows for strong career progression.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Stormwater Engineer to lead stormwater management and drainage design efforts across land development projects in Australia. This role requires deep technical expertise in hydrology, stormwater modeling, and drainage infrastructure, along with strong leadership skills to drive innovative and sustainable solutions. The ideal candidate will provide strategic technical guidance, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions for commercial, residential, and industrial land development projects while ensuring compliance with Australian regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of stormwater management systems, drainage infrastructure, and flood mitigation solutions tailored to Australian conditions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, ensuring best practices and compliance with Australian industry standards such as the Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) guidelines and local government requirements.
Oversee the development of hydrologic and hydraulic models, including stormwater detention, water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) strategies, and floodplain analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including civil, environmental, and geotechnical engineers, to ensure integrated project solutions.
Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost evaluations for stormwater infrastructure projects.
Ensure compliance with Australian stormwater management regulations, including state-based environmental protection agencies, Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD), and local council planning schemes.
Drive innovation by staying updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainability practices in Australian stormwater management.
Manage and optimise project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
Provide technical support to business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client presentations.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex stormwater engineering challenges in real-world applications.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus on Stormwater or Hydrology.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in stormwater engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within land development in Australia.
Proven track record in designing, developing, and implementing stormwater management plans for commercial, residential, and industrial projects in line with Australian standards.
Strong knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, water-sensitive urban design (WSUD), and water quality treatment in the Australian context.
Experience with engineering software such as TUFLOW, MUSIC, HEC-RAS, DRAINS, XP-RAFTS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar tools.
Familiarity with Australian industry standards, including Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR), Water Quality Objectives (WQOs), and state-based stormwater management guidelines.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience in land development stormwater management projects across Australia is highly desirable.
Preferred Skills & Attributes
Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) certification preferred.
Experience in project management and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
Knowledge of sustainability and nature-based stormwater solutions.
Hands-on experience in stormwater harvesting, integrated water cycle management (IWCM), and climate resilience planning.
