You want purpose.
You want work that blends strategy, great projects and client interaction.
Here's a chance to contribute to large stormwater team, in a client facing role.
Tools down (you may have been on them five years ago), this role is about servicing clients, enhancing technical depth and leading project teams (not, managing people).
Why this role, why now?
This Australian-owned engineering consultancy is ready to take its next leap.
With a strong team of passionate water and environmental engineers already delivering integrated work across IWM, WSUD, stormwater harvesting, sustainability, and flooding, the foundations are strong.
What you'll be doing
Directingstormwater, flood and IWM projects, with councils, with developers.
Facilitatingother projects that live at the intersection of IWM, stormwater and flood management, sustainability, planning and urban greening.
Engagingwith councils, developers, authorities and other consultants to unpick complex challenges




Leadingthe evolution of a water team by energy, example and conviction.
Seeking out new work and recent project opportunities
What you bring
A technical foundation in water resources, flood modelling, stormwater, IWM, river science.
A degree in civil or environmental engineering.
The ability to communicate complexity with clarity.
Local, private sector experience in Melbourne ****** years' experience is ideal).
What's in it for you?
Australian-owned business with flexibility (2 days WFH standard)
Join a brand with a stoic, solid reputation formed over decades.
Role with high level of agency and autonomy.
Take-home salary of $170k - $240k + Super, depending on experience
Location and setup
Melbourne CBD, surrounded by transport, great coffee and colleagues who enjoy showing up.
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📌 Principal Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 SONDA Recruitment
📍 Melbourne