Senior Flood Engineer
Job No:
NOR282
Location:
Newcastle, NSW
The Company
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multidiscipline consultancy that has been established for 40 years. We have an open management structure and employ over 280 staff across eight offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC.
We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.
The Role
Our Newcastle Civil and Environmental Engineering team is continuing to experience growth and as a result we are seeking an experienced Floodplain Risk Management Senior Engineer to join our team, based in Charlestown. This position presents an opportunity for career growth and increased responsibility, where you will play a key role in providing floodplain management advice to various landmark urban renewal projects, as well as greenfield and infill land development projects.
Our team delivers various types of technically challenging projects across floodplains in NSW focusing mainly within the Hunter, Central Coast and Sydney regions. As part of our growing team, your strong hands-on skills for flood modelling, flood impact assessment and floodplain risk management will be complemented by the ability to effectively manage and communicate project requirements.
To succeed in this role, you will be experienced in multidiscipline project delivery, applying the NSW Government Flood Prone Land Policy and Floodplain Development Manual, and utilising modelling software such as XP-STORM, HEC-RAS, DRAINS, TUFLOW, XP-RAFTS, RORB and WBNM.
A strong attraction of Northrop is the ability to set your own agenda and act upon your own strategic thinking. In addition to autonomy, you will have the support and guidance of being part of a wider inter-regional multi-disciplinary team. Joining an industry-leading team, you will have the opportunity to take the next step in your career and develop to your full potential, alongside owners of the business.
The Candidate
To access the many opportunities available within Northrop you will possess the following attributes:
- Proven experience in a similar role is required, delivering flood studies, flood impact assessments and floodplain risk management advice. Experience in infrastructure, residential, light industrial and commercial fields is preferred.
- Experience in GIS software such as ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, QIS and SAGA is preferred.
- The ability to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly.
- Always focused on doing what’s right.
- Ability to be highly productive with periodic direct management, as well as guiding and mentoring less experienced colleagues.
- The ability to connect and find common ground, gaining personal and professional trust.
- Creative problem solving, continually finding ways to overcome challenges and obstacles.
- Strong commitment to teamwork, working collaboratively with others including across various project disciplines.
Applying
Ready to take the next career step and develop to your full potential? Please click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your application. To arrange a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity, please contact our Recruitment Manager, Stephen Troilo, at stephent@northrop.com.au or 0419046507.
Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.
***No agencies please. Applications are sought from direct candidates only.
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