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Flood Development Assessment Engineer

HAYS

Engineering
Location
Victoria
Type
Casual

About the role

5-month opportunity for a Flood Engineer delivering development assessments & hydraulic modelling

Your new organisation
An exciting 5-month contract opportunity is available for an experienced Civil or Flood Engineer to provide specialist technical advice and assessment across flooding, drainage and urban development. This role will suit an engineer with experience in flood development assessments, hydrologic/hydraulic modelling, statutory referrals and/or land development.
Your new role 
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assessing planning, subdivision and building applications involving flood and drainage matters
  • Reviewing hydrologic and hydraulic models, flood information and technical assumptions
  • Providing technical recommendations relating to flooding, drainage, stormwater and land development
  • Preparing technical assessments, correspondence and decision recommendations
  • Managing multiple statutory referrals within required timeframes
  • Liaising with councils, developers, consultants and other key stakeholders
  • Supporting complex matters that may progress to VCAT, planning panels or the Building Appeals Board
What you'll need to succeed 
To be considered, you will ideally have:
  • Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering
  • Experience in flood engineering, drainage, stormwater, floodplain management or land development
  • Experience reviewing or preparing hydrologic and hydraulic models
  • Knowledge of TUFLOW, RORB and/or HEC-RAS
  • Understanding of Australian Rainfall and Runoff 2019
  • Strong technical assessment and report-writing skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
Experience within a water authority, local government or engineering consultancy, particularly involving statutory planning, subdivision or development assessments, will be highly regarded.
What you'll get in return 
  • 5-month contract
  • $68 to $73 per hour + super
  • Flexible working arrangement
  • Work across complex flood and development assessment matters
  • Opportunity to utilise your flood modelling and technical assessment expertise
  • Work within an experienced specialist engineering team
What you need to do now 
If you're an experienced Flood, Water Resources, Drainage, Development or Civil Engineer with relevant hydraulic modelling and development assessment experience, apply now with an updated CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the opportunity in further detail.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or send direct to Alissa.Sara@hays.com.au. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Alissa Sara on 03 8616 8424 for a confidential discussion on your career.

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