Principal Flooding & Stormwater Engineer

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Company Description Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we create innovative solutions with our clients worldwide. Egis is an organisation with the capacity to make meaningful industry and community change in the space of place-making, sustainability and creating connected cities. Different to other engineering firms, Egis offers true end-to-end capability across the entire design-to-operation lifecycle, offering advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations services. We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future. Job Description As a Principal Flooding & Stormwater Engineer, your impact will be within the Stormwater and Flooding team. The team is a specialist group focusing on delivering solutions in the areas of Water Sensitive Urban Design (constructed waterbodies, bioretention, proprietary water quality devices etc.), hydrological investigations, 1D hydraulic modelling and 2D regional flood modelling. This is an opportunity to work within a passionate and well-established team to deliver innovative solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects - locally and nationally! You will be responsible for: Technical leadership of projects, including full project management responsibilities encompassing client relationship management and project financials Leading business development activities with new and existing clients to support revenue and the strategic direction of the Flooding & Stormwater team. Developing strategies and work methodologies to meet the requirements of the projects. Conducting risk assessments and advising feasible solutions to clients. Technical Flooding and Stormwater management including assessment of, strategic planning, DA process to design as integrates within the wider business. Overseeing and QA on hydrological modelling, hydraulic investigations and flood investigations. Application of technical fundamentals and flood modelling (hydrologic and hydraulic) and water balance modelling to a range of assessments Reviewing and improving technical documentation as required Team mentoring and coaching to support the well-being and development of junior team members technical learning. Qualifications Ideally, you will have a minimum of 10+ years’ professional experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities and exceptional technical expertise in flooding and stormwater engineering within a consultancy environment. You will also have: Tertiary Engineering degree (Civil, Environmental) CPENG and/or RPEQ highly desired. A good understanding/comprehension of common hydrological and hydraulic investigations Experience undertaking and preparing Stormwater Management Plans and Flood Impact Assessments. Demonstrated ability to build relationships, develop business and project manage Proven leadership skills and a desire to train, guide and mentor less experienced engineers Strong knowledge and application of local standards, Australian standards and statutory and regulatory requirements relating to civil design and water management Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholders at all levels Well-rounded critical thinking and problem solving skills Additional Information The Benefits Competitive remuneration and benefits. A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals. Brisbane CBD location with flexible working arrangements, including remote working options. An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly. Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance. Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters. Opportunities to work on special interest projects. Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors. Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices. Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued. Supportive leadership based on openness. We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements. Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed. We are expanding in Australia and New Zealand and are excited for you to join our growing team. APPLY NOW!