Principal Engineer - Dams & Hydopower

• Industry leading globally recognised team - roles based in Sydney
• Opportunity to work on some of the most exciting Dams & Hydropower projects across ANZ
• Flexible working conditions with genuine career growth opportunities

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

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

Due to upcoming workload and major national opportunities, our National Dams and Hydropower business is currently seeking a Principal Engineer – Dams to work closely with our other specialists in the team.

This role is based in our Sydney office where you will be involved in both local and ANZ projects. You will possess a background in dam design with experience across major projects.

With a minimum of 15+ years’ post graduate experience, your core responsibilities would include:

• Review of the design process with well-developed experience in embankment, CFRD and concrete dams
• Ensuring that analysis and design tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and SMEC
• Proactively collaborate with appropriate team members, contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and coordination of project deliverables
• Applying project management principles in carrying out assigned tasks and accomplish project deliverables to the required standard in a timely manner

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Civil Engineering or higher qualifications (RPEQ status)
• 15+ years' experience in a broad range of dam types including embankment, CFRD and concrete dams
• Experience with dam risk assessments will be highly regarded
• Familiar with relevant Australian Standards.
• Be able to lead and mentor small teams to reach desirable project outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment.

In return, you will be backed by a market leading Dams and Hydropower team where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.

What we offer:

• Flexible work arrangement to support work/life balance
• Ethical client base
• Opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by industry leaders
• Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders through mixture of inhouse programs and external courses as well as tertiary education financial assistance
• Dynamic career pathways and opportunities to work on projects nationally and internationally
• Purchased additional annual leave
• Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
• Wellbeing benefits

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Helen Kruimel [email protected] or phone on 0460 410 225

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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