About John HollandAt John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.
We've always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.
That's our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.
Be part of the team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.
Are you up for the challenge?We are currently looking for a Principal Hydrology and Drainage Engineer to join our Technology, Engineering and Knowledge (TEK) division. This position can be based out of Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.
Working within the Hydrology and Drainage team, you will take a leading role in the development of design and construction solutions to address temporary and permanent hydrology and drainage elements, including the management and coordination of external consultants.
In this role you will support the design delivery process by managing the validation and development of hydrology and drainage models and concepts through pre-contracts phase to completion, assisting in the delivery of successful project outcomes.
About the RoleProvide solutions to complex challenges using software and detailed knowledge of hydrology and drainage design in accordance with latest design standards.Contribute to winning bid strategies and bid structures, in particular identifying and implementing opportunities to employ high level concept and as required, innovative engineering solutions to optimise bids.Conduct tender reviews and project reviews to ensure hydrology and drainage designs are efficient, safe and constructable.Provide alternative solutions and advice to mitigate risks to construction programme and quantities.Awareness and full understanding of national and state safety regulatory frameworks, systems and key risks.When necessary, perform site inspections and work with construction teams on the design, installation, construction and commissioning of hydrology & drainage work.Effectively contribute to lead and manage teams of engineers.Provide technical advice and solutions to group clients and assist in client negotiations.Attend to the technical aspects of requests for quotations and technical literature.Contribute to communication and relationships with key stakeholders on the construction and operations components at each phase of project cycle.Contribute to creation and development of TEK communities of practice for Hydrology and Drainage.About YouThis role will see you holding a degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering degree from an institute recognised by Engineers Australia. You will have Engineers Australia membership and Engineers Australia Chartered Status (or be working towards).
Other requirements:
Significant relevant experience in producing high quality technical outputs related to Hydrology and Drainage.Strong design skills and experience.Proficiency in drainage design and flood modelling using TUFLOW and 12D.You will enjoy working collaboratively and be able to foster effective strategic relationships with people at all levels both internally and externally.
Your flexible and team-centric attitude, along with your high motivation to learn and adapt to a variety of challenges that extend beyond the technical, will see you succeed in the role.
As part of the team, you can help us transform lives.Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.
We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
What's in it for youWe're about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.
We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.
Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that's why we're working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We've also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.
Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it's flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.
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