About Us
At Burchills, our purpose is to make life easier and more rewarding for those creating great places of the future.
From concept to completion, our consulting engineers and scientists deliver industry-leading engineering and environmental solutions, driven by a genuine passion for putting people first.
Headquartered on the Gold Coast, we operate across the Australian East Coast, with offices
throughout Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
We partner with private, institutional and government clients to deliver civil, structural, water, traffic, dilapidation and environmental engineering and scientific services.
About The Role
We are seeking a
Senior Water Engineer
to lead the technical delivery of stormwater, flood and civil infrastructure projects for both public and private sector clients.
This is a hands-on leadership role based in our Brisbane office, with full ownership of projects from fee proposal through to certification.
You will manage multiple projects concurrently, delegate effectively to junior staff, and take responsibility for all commercial and client-facing aspects of your portfolio.
The role is designed to operate with a high degree of autonomy, acting as the primary point of accountability for project delivery, quality and commercial performance within the water engineering discipline.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of stormwater, flood and civil infrastructure projects, from concept and fee proposal through to detailed design, certification and construction support
Prepare fee proposals, tender submissions and invoices; manage all commercial aspects including scope, budget, programme and variations
Certify engineering outputs under RPEQ registration across a range of deliverables, including Stormwater Management Plans, Flood Reports,



drainage design, hydraulic impact assessments and WSUD solutions
Provide technical oversight, including hydrologic and hydraulic modelling (e.g. TUFLOW, XP-SWMM, MUSIC), design reviews and approvals documentation
Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities, resourcing and deadlines
Delegate effectively to junior engineers, clearly defining scope, expectations and timelines while maintaining quality control
Mentor and support junior staff, contributing to their technical development and building overall team capability
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, sub-consultants, clients and approval authorities
Engage confidently with stakeholders, maintaining a professional and polished presence across meetings, presentations and written communication
Experience & Skills
8+ years' experience in Water, Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a strong project delivery focus
Proven experience delivering and certifying stormwater management plans, flood and hydraulic impact assessments, drainage design and land development or infrastructure projects
Strong technical capability in urban stormwater, floodplain management, erosion and sediment control, and WSUD
Demonstrated commercial acumen, including preparing fee proposals, tendering, invoicing and managing budgets and variations
Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines




Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, councils, developers and internal stakeholders
Demonstrated experience leading projects end-to-end, from scoping and pricing through to delivery, certification and close-out
Experience delegating to and supervising junior engineers, with a genuine interest in mentoring and team development
Qualifications
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
RPEQ registration (required)
CPEng and/or CPESC (highly regarded)
Why You'll Love It Here!
At Burchills, we're proud of a culture built on trust, flexibility, and support.
We encourage people to grow their skills, take ownership of their work, and build meaningful, long-term careers.
You'll be part of a collaborative team contributing to projects that help shape better communities.
Why Choose Burchills?
A flexible, trust-based culture that supports autonomy and work-life balance
Six-monthly bonus structure linked to company performance
Supportive, family-friendly, values-driven environment
Complimentary coffee and a well-stocked office kitchen with a variety of snacks
Prime Brisbane CBD office, centrally located above Post Office Square
Strong pipeline of diverse projects within a fast-paced delivery environment
Flexible working hours and location, with regular travel to Brisbane as required
Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ongoing career development, coaching and mentoring opportunities
Companywide events including Christmas parties, retreats and family fun days, along with regular office-based social events
Team-oriented, multidisciplinary teams across Civil, Water, Environmental and Traffic Engineering

📌 Senior Water Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Burchills Engineering Solutions
📍 Brisbane