BMT

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (city only)

Hybrid · Full-time · $113k–$130k (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 27, 2026

While this role is advertised at the Senior level, we welcome applications from professionals at any stage of their career who have relevant Australian flood modelling and consulting experience using TUFLOW.
For candidates interested in leadership, this role can offer opportunities to mentor, lead projects and, depending on experience and aspirations, take on people management responsibilities.
The Senior Water Resources Engineer delivers high-quality engineering and scientific services across flood and water resources projects, working independently with minimal supervision. The role contributes to and manages small to medium-sized projects for public and private sector clients, ensuring quality outcomes with support from senior leaders. Responsibilities include applying technical expertise, planning and coordinating project activities, and mentoring less experienced engineers and scientists.

Location: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, or Northern NSW

Key Responsibilities

Performs professional technical work requiring experience and knowledge.
Supervises and reviews the work of more junior engineers.
Makes judgements and recommendations on technical matters within area of expertise.
Providing strategic technical advice to internal and external clients.
Uses advanced techniques in the modification or extension of theories and practices to complete assignments.
Shares knowledge and acts as mentor to more junior staff within area of expertise.
Adheres to quality, safety, and environmental procedures/standards.
Liaises with clients, potential and current, for the purposes of service delivery, networking, and business development.
May be responsible for developing proposals and presenting to clients.
May act as Project Manager on a range of flood related projects, managing projects to scope and within time, cost and quality requirements.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of relevant software, systems and processes.
May contribute to, or be the author of, technical papers.
Maintains, or is working towards, Chartered or Certified status.

Undertakes other specific tasks including:

Flood studies and floodplain risk management studies, site-specific studies
Flood risk and impact assessments, flood emergency response plans and flood mitigation studies
Report writing and review.
Contribution to team engagement initiatives.
Community Consultation.

Work winning is a team effort. As a consultant, your everyday interactions with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders help uncover new opportunities and build lasting relationships. Your insights and actions directly support BMT’s growth.
In addition to these duties, the post holder may be required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required, from time to time, to achieve the above role purpose.

Right to Disconnect: We respect your personal time and support a healthy work-life balance. Employees are not expected to respond to work communications outside of regular business hours unless otherwise agreed upon.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant area of study
Experience in developing, calibrating and simulating flood models (TUFLOW software experience required)
Minimum 5-7 years’ relevant experience post-graduation
Working toward relevant registration with recognised science / engineering/ environmental body
Strong organisation skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Technical report writing (and review) skills.
Client focused and commercially aware

Desirable:

Experience working within a multi-site organisation
Experience working within the engineering or resources sector in consulting capacity
Experience in groundwater or water quality modelling
Experience or interest in people management or leadership
Driver’s license

Job Benefits

At BMT, we value flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive.

We offer remote, hybrid, and part-time work options, with offices across Australia. We’re proudly ‘flexified’ with Flexa!
Our industry competitive benefits include a competitive salary offering, performance bonuses, and companywide bonuses as part of being an employee benefits trust
Defence Reserve Leave enabling defence reservist employees to undertake ADF obligations without financial disadvantage.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
We invest in learning and development to help you grow.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at our core. We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, promoting innovation, collaboration, and respect.

Our values—Trust, Innovation, Passion, Respect, and Collaboration—define who we are and how we work.
Notice to Recruitment Agency & Related Services - Please note BMT receive job applications exclusively via our ATS system only. BMT do not warrant or agree to any unsolicited CVs submitted via any contact method including physical hard copies left with any employee at BMT or within our operational teams. We will not progress CVs shared on a speculative basis by email, and you accept our right to pursue such candidates with no obligation to third-party terms and conditions or liability to a fee.

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Zita Dore