Senior Dams Engineer

About the role

GHD is seeking an experienced Senior Dams Engineer to join its nationally connected Dams and Tailings team. The role will be based in one of the Sydney (St Leonards), Canberra, Newcastle or Wollongong offices and will involve delivering major dam design, upgrade and safety projects across NSW/ACT.

Key responsibilities

• Design, assess and evaluate the safety of concrete and embankment dams, spillways, outlet works and associated water infrastructure.
• Deliver dam‑related projects through the full lifecycle, from feasibility and concept development to detailed design, construction support and project close‑out.
• Conduct dam safety surveillance, risk assessments and mitigation planning for major dam owners.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, working with geotechnical, structural, hydraulic and environmental specialists.
• Build and maintain client, regulator and stakeholder relationships while contributing to business development activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in dams and/or tailings engineering, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
• Strong understanding of ANCOLD guidelines, dam safety principles and relevant engineering standards.
• Excellent project management, problem‑solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Required skills

• Dam design and assessment
• Spillway and outlet works design
• ANCOLD guideline application
• Project management in multidisciplinary engineering teams