One of Australia's largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
Clear career pathways with genuine opportunities for growth and advancement
Additional Benefit of #ME Days (Paid Wellbeing Days)
About Umwelt
At Umwelt, we're passionate about creating positive change for the better. As one of Australia's leading employee-owned environmental and social consulting firms, we partner with clients to deliver sustainable outcomes that balance environmental, social and economic priorities.
We are seeking to appoint a Water Engineer to be based in our Brisbane office. This position supports the internal Water Services team to deliver technical surface water and groundwater assessments for a diverse client base.
This role involves working closely within the Water Services team, while also collaborating with other technical disciplines across the business. You willbe responsible fordelivering high quality technical work and supporting Technical Leads, Principals and Managers on projects. The successful candidate will be capable of working to scope,budgetand schedule to contribute to successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertaking research, dataanalysisand technical assessments to support project outcomes
Preparing high quality reports and deliverables in line with professional and regulatory standards
Assistingwith surface water and groundwater investigations
Building your technicalexpertiseacross relevant legislation,policyand environmental science
Supporting project delivery by working to scope,budgetand timelines
Following Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and project management requirements
Collaborating with Project Managers, Directors and Senior team members to deliver successful outcomes




Maintainingaccurateproject documentation and utilising systems such as SharePoint
Using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to support project work
Review, analyse and interpret surface water data
Utilise relevant surface water software for flood modelling, water quality analysis and bore logs
AboutYou:
Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science,Hydrologyor related field
Experience in surface water assessments (consulting experience desirable)
Exposureand/orinterest insurface water softwaremodelling toolshydrology(ieWBNM, RORB, URBS), hydraulics (HEC-RAS, TUFLOW), stormwater design (Music, SWMM), water balancemodels(GoldSIM)and water quality analysis, visualisation (i.e. AutoCAD)and GIS software (i.e.QGIS).
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Sound data analysis and investigation skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
A proactive team player with a willingness to learn and grow
What We Offer:
At Umwelt, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture built on our values of Be True, Better Together, Care Deeply, Go Beyond, Find the Balance and Fuel the Fun.
A role collaborating with experienced professionals to support your growth and development
Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers




Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
Opportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects
#MeDays:an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff extra paid days off
Generousadditionalhours policy and working away from home benefits
Opportunities to join Umwelt's Employee Share Plan (ESP)
A workplace culture of learning and personal development, with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentorship
Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training
A competitive salary based on skills and experience
Diversity and Inclusion
At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.
The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive setting not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive andequitableworkplace where everyone's unique perspectives and contributions are valued.
As part of our recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, which includes verification of work rights, identity and qualifications and may include criminal history checks, medicals and other specific assessments where applicable.
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📌 Water Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Umwelt
📍 Brisbane