Principal Engineer / Associate Director – Hydrology and Hydraulics

About the role

HDR is seeking a Principal Engineer / Associate Director to take a key technical leadership role across nationally significant road, rail and bridge projects in Queensland and Australia. Working alongside the Director of Hydrology and Hydraulics, the role shapes the future direction of the discipline, contributes to technical leadership, business growth, team development and client relationships, and offers a clear pathway to greater leadership responsibility.

Key responsibilities

• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic design input for civil engineering projects and review flood modelling and technical reporting
• Apply advanced engineering techniques to complex hydraulic challenges, including flood risk analysis, floodplain management and bridge scour assessment
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers and stay current with government manuals, guidelines, legislation and flood resiliency approaches
• Liaise with statutory authorities and advise on project approvals
• Build relationships with clients, contractors, government agencies and industry stakeholders, and support business development and strategic growth
• Partner with the Director on the practice's direction, strategic planning, capability growth and succession planning, and act as a trusted technical advisor on major programs
• Support the hydraulics team's growth, foster technical excellence and collaboration, and work in multidisciplinary teams across HDR's global offices

Required profile

• Recognised hydrology and hydraulics specialist with 12+ years' experience in hydrology, hydraulics and water-related civil engineering
• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers and manage complex disciplines
• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil, environmental or another relevant engineering discipline
• Professional engineering license recognised by the licensing board for the position's location (e.g. Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland)
• RPEQ accreditation and eligibility for RPEV

Required skills

• Flood modelling, including 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling (TUFLOW essential)
• Strong knowledge of Australian Rainfall and Runoff, transport authority design standards and relevant legislation
• Proficiency in GIS (MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS) and CADD software
• Desirable: CFD (Flow3D), MikeFLOOD, Mike3D, TUFLOW FV, Delft3D, 12d Model, HY-8, TMR Culvert, CulvertMaster, OpenRoads Designer, and experience in water quality treatment, stormwater and drainage design