Senior to Principal Stormwater Engineer OR Water Resources Engineer | MelbourneLead the flow.
Literally.Why this one's worth your time:You'd run the water capability.
Your call on technical direction, your standards, your way.Competitive salary, bonuses and adaptable workingAn office culture that exists; this team gets together often but not too much.
If you're an introvert, you'll be in good company.Ongoing external development, training and backup when you need itIndustry events if they're your thing.
No pressure if they're not.A well-established firm with a deep pipeline of projects (pun intended)The businessA Victorian land development consultancy with more than four decades on the clock.
Civil engineering, surveying and estate planning, from first site walk to construction.
Projects range from small to very large, right across Victoria.This isn't a churn-and-burn shop.
They back their people, and long service leave is the norm here.The roleYou'll lead the flood and stormwater capability as a sole practitioner.
You'll set the technical bar, own quality, sit in front of clients and still get your hands on the work.
It's a full 360 degree role.Stormwater experience is non-negotiable.
If you happen to also be a flood modeller, that's great, you're in the Water Resources space and can run both these skills here.
Critical though, is the stormwater skill-set,



so you can work with developers.There are a few other engineers in the business with water skills - who also do civil design - you're the one who steers the ship.What you'll be doing (you've done this before)Designing and managing wetlands, retarding basins, waterways, culverts, WSUD assets and trunk drainageBuilding hydrologic and flood models in RORB, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS or similarProducing design plans, specifications and construction documentationBeing the go-to for project managers and construction teamsWorking with clients, contractors and stakeholdersFinding smarter ways of working and keeping quality and risk in checkStaying across new design practice and thinkingLeading by example on safetyWhat you'll bring8+ years in Victorian consulting on land development projectsA degree in Civil Engineering or equivalentA little flood modelling experience, ideally in TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, RORB, DRAINS or similarA sharp eye for detail and pride in what you put your name toThe ability to keep several projects moving without anything springing a leakInitiative, energy, and a habit of fixing things before anyone asksCurious?
No pressure.
No hard sell.
If this sounds like your kind of role, apply here or call Miriam Taylor on for a confidential chat.
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📌 Senior Stormwater & Water Resources Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 SONDA Recruitment
📍 Melbourne