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SYSTRA

Experienced to Senior Flooding and Hydrology Engineer / Hydrologist

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Context

BG&E is a civil and structural engineering consultancy, celebrated for our innovative, award-winning designs that prioritise practicality and constructability.

Now part of the SYSTRA Group, we continue our decades-long commitment to delivering high-quality technical expertise to our clients – proud to support the ambitious growth of a sustainable and resilient international company. We partner with clients and stakeholders to challenge the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in engineering.

Missions/Main Duties

The Role

Let’s pause and talk about your career and where you want to go next. If you’re looking for a role where you can work with real autonomy, make a meaningful contribution from day one, and grow into a key position in an expanding team, join BG&E’s Flooding and Hydrology team in Brisbane.

  • Contribute to the growth of the Brisbane team, with a genuine opportunity to develop into a key 2IC and future leader.
  • Deliver hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, flood risk assessments, and flood management solutions across a diverse range of projects.
  • Work independently (*with the support of our national team and Technical Lead) and take ownership of day-to-day technical delivery, project coordination, and client outcomes.
  • Support the QLD Flooding and Hydrology Lead while helping provide depth and continuity within the Brisbane team.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to deliver clear, practical, and high-quality outcomes.
  • Prepare technical reports, modelling outputs, mapping, and other project deliverables to a high standard.

Profile/Skills

About You

You are a capable and proactive engineer/scientist, who enjoys taking ownership, working independently, and contributing to meaningful project outcomes. You are looking for a role where you can use your experience with confidence, be trusted to deliver, and grow your career in a supportive and inclusive environment with real opportunities ahead.

  • Qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science.
  • Experienced or Senior Engineer/Scientist level, ideally with 5+ years’ experience in flood assessments, hydrology, and hydraulic modelling.
  • Demonstrate confidence and capability to work independently, manage your own technical delivery, and operate effectively as a key member of a small but growing team.
  • Strong Australian consulting experience, with QLD experience beneficial.
  • Strong hydrologic and hydraulic modelling capability, with TUFLOW (essential). Experience with tools such as RORB, URBS, WBNM, and HEC-RAS will be well regarded.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work directly with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams. Experience in major infrastructure is helpful, but not essential.

What do we offer?

  • Flexible working arrangements to help achieve real work life balance.
  • Health and wellbeing support via a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
  • Competitive remuneration.
  • On-the-job coaching to help you be the best you can be, including leveraging BG&E’s global network of experts to help you realise your professional development goals to grow your career at BG&E.

Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of our DNA – We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise the benefits of diversity and encourage our people to be comfortable in bringing their complete self to work.

Wellbeing and Safety

BG&E provides collaborative working environments, which supporting the safety and wellbeing of all employees and stakeholders. As an organisation, we strive to continually mitigate risks, and to improve our safety systems and performance.

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of BG&E’s DNA. We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise and celebrate difference and encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work.