ACOR is an Australian, employee‑owned engineering consulting firm offering a full range of specialist engineering services across multiple sectors. We have a proven track record delivering large-scale multidisciplinary projects as well as complex niche assignments. With more than 500 people nationally, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative culture where our people are empowered to make a genuine impact.

Our Building Services team is seeking a Hydraulic Services Consultant to join our growing Sydney office. With a strong pipeline of work across the defence, government, health, commercial and industrial sectors, this is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging projects while building your career within a nationally recognised consultancy.

This role is suited to candidates from either an engineering or hydraulic services trade background. Whether your experience has come through an Engineering qualification or a Hydraulic Services Design pathway, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists and contribute to the successful delivery of projects from concept through to completion.

The Opportunity

- Deliver hydraulic services designs and documentation across a range of building and infrastructure projects.
- Work on defence, government, health, commercial and industrial projects throughout all project phases.
- Design hydraulic services including sanitary drainage, trade waste, water supply, roof drainage, fuel gas, fire hydrants and associated systems.
- Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Undertake site inspections, technical assessments, design coordination and project delivery activities.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of ACOR's hydraulic capabilities, standards and project delivery practices.

About You

- Experience within hydraulic services consulting, contracting or design environments.
- Qualifications in Engineering, Hydraulic Services Design or an equivalent industry‑recognised pathway.
- Knowledge of hydraulic services design, relevant Australian Standards and NCC requirements.
- Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam or similar software.




- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A desire to continue developing your technical expertise and professional capability.

Why ACOR?

- Join a growing Sydney team with a strong pipeline of work.
- Work on nationally significant defence, government, health, commercial and industrial projects.
- Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams across Australia.
- Access ongoing professional development, mentoring and career support.
- Enjoy genuine career progression opportunities as our business continues to grow.
- Become part of an employee‑owned business, with pathways to ownership and the opportunity to share in our future success.

At ACOR, our people are our difference. As an employee‑owned business, our success is shared, and we are committed to creating meaningful career opportunities for people who want to grow, contribute and make an impact. We are proud of our values of Excellence, Passion, Caring, Integrity, Collaboration and Courage, and we recognise and reward our people who bring these values to life every day.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, secure and respectful. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Please note that ACOR does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We are seeking an experienced Hydraulic Engineer to join a high‑performing Sydney Building Services team, stepping into a key role delivering a range of projects across multiple sectors, including transport, mission critical, defence and commercial.

This opportunity will suit a senior consultant who enjoys technical leadership, collaboration and meaningful project ownership within a workplace that genuinely prioritises flexibility, trust and balance.

The Role





- Lead the hydraulic design and delivery of projects across a diverse portfolio
- Take end‑to‑end ownership of hydraulic design from concept through to construction
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developing engineers
- Coordinate closely with other building services disciplines, architects and external consultants
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and project stakeholders
- Review designs, documentation and site works to ensure quality, compliance and constructability

You will contribute across a varied project portfolio including health, education, defence, commercial and transport, offering strong project diversity and long‑term career stability.

About You

- 3+ years’ experience as a Hydraulic Engineer within a building services consultancy
- Proven experience delivering complex, large‑scale projects
- Strong technical capability and sound knowledge of Australian Standards, NCC and authority requirements
- Confidence leading design packages and managing priorities across multiple stakeholders
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative, client‑focused approach
- A desire to work in a supportive team where quality, people and balance genuinely matter

Why You’ll Love Working Here

This is a workplace that genuinely trusts and supports its people. You will be encouraged to do your best work while maintaining flexibility that fits your life.

What you can expect:

- A hybrid working model with genuine flexibility around how and where you work
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture
- Strong technical leadership and knowledge sharing across the business
- Exposure to a broad range of sectors and high‑profile projects
- Explicit and achievable career progression aligned with your goals
- A solid focus on wellbeing, flexibility and long‑term careers

You will be joining a Sydney Building Services team where people are respected, supported and trusted, and where professional growth does not come at the expense of personal balance.

If you are an experienced hydraulic consultant looking for meaningful projects, supportive leadership and a genuinely flexible workplace, we would love to hear from you.

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📌 Hydraulic Services Consultant (Sydney)
🏢 Acor Consultants
📍 Sydney