About the job Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projectsWork alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environmentShape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities About SMEC SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex, sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport, water, energy, and urban development markets.
Our teams are empowered to innovate, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‐equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines.
SMEC provides a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.
As a family‐friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave.
We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.Infrastructure At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships.




We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.The Role We are currently seeking an Engineer – Drainage & Flooding, Roads & Highways with experience in transport or infrastructure projects to join our Sydney team.
This is a permanent opportunity supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects across NSW and nationally.With a strong pipeline of work, we are looking for a Drainage qualified with an interest in drainage design and flood modelling to contribute to a highly capable multidisciplinary team.With 2+ years' experience, this is an opportunity to further develop your technical skills, working alongside experienced engineers to deliver high-quality analysis and design outcomes that meet client and industry standards.You will have gained your experience within an engineering consultancy (or similar environment) and bring a collaborative mindset, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and grow within the discipline.About You Suitable applicants will have:Degree qualified – Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering or similar)2+ years' experience in drainage, flooding, hydrology or water-related infrastructure projectsExposure to infrastructure projects (roads,



highways, rail or urban development)Familiarity with Austroads Part 5, 5A & 5B and Australian Rainfall and Runoff guideline ****Experience with, or exposure to, 12d, TUFLOW, RORB, WBNM, DRAINS, QGIS or similar softwareUnderstanding of drainage design, stormwater management, flood modelling or flood risk assessmentStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teamsA willingness to learn, develop technically and contribute to high-quality project outcomesDon't meet every requirement?
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We recognise that talent comes from many different experiences and backgrounds, and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture for people from all walks of life.
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📌 Engineer, Drainage & Flooding, Roads & Highways (Sydney)
🏢 Smec
📍 Sydney