Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Flood Engineer to join our Brisbane team. This fantastic role will suit someone looking to work on various projects in a friendly and supportive team with a growing market leader. This role is located in our Brisbane office, which is centrally located in the heart of the city's CBD.

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Who we are

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Orion Group is a dynamic multi-disciplinary land development company that has become known for providing exceptional value to our clients. We are rapidly growing business with five offices across QLD and NSW. We are a diverse team of project managers, engineers, surveyors, and planners and have recently surpassed the 100-employee milestone.

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We use our deep understanding of development to drive cutting-edge solutions for complex projects. We continue to grow as a direct result of our expertise, innovative attitude, quality of service and, solid business practices and a culture to expand horizons. We are market leaders in our industry because of our vision and commitment to integrity, quality, and reliability.

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Our vision is to be Australia's leading source of professional services advice in our sector. We will change what it means to be a professional in our industry and we hope you will join us and play a part in achieving our goal.

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Responsibilities

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- Lead the preparation of flood studies, floodplain management plans and risk assessments, ensuring clear communication of flood impacts, regulatory compliance and upstream/downstream development considerations.
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- Coordinate projects across multidisciplinary teams, managing milestones, budgets and invoicing to ensure timely, commercially viable delivery.
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- Manage stakeholder relationships, including clients, consultants, subcontractors and authorities, ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned with client expectations.
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- Provide technical leadership,



mentoring and support to junior engineers while fostering collaboration and engagement across project teams.
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- Apply sound engineering judgement, creativity and foresight to proactively resolve complex design challenges and maintain high technical standards.
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- Contribute to business growth and continuous improvement through preparation of fee proposals and variations, enhancement of engineering standards, and adherence to Orion Group's Integrated Management System (IMS).
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Skills and Expertise

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- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, with RPEQ accreditation desirable.
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- Minimum 5+ years' experience in civil engineering and flood management projects, with exposure to residential subdivision design (earthworks, roads, drainage, water and sewer) highly regarded.
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- Strong technical proficiency in hydrological and hydraulic modelling and GIS workflows, including TUFLOW, RORB/WBNM, HEC-RAS and DRAINS, with stormwater modelling experience desirable.
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- Demonstrated understanding of local government and State approval processes, with sound knowledge of Australian Standards and LGA road and drainage design principles.
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- Proven project and client management capability, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes.
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- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
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Employee Benefits

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- A range of flexible work options.
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- Community days and cultural celebrations.
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- Access to innovative technology.
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- Employee assistance program.
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- Annual performance appraisal and learning & development plans.
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- Regular team-building activities, social activities, and team sports.
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- Paid parental leave.
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Orion Group highly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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📌 Senior Flood Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 Orion Consulting
📍 Queensland