Engineering Manager – Hydrology and Hydraulics

Engineering Manager - Hydrology and Hydraulics

About Inland Rail

The Inland Rail Program is a 1600km rail infrastructure project stretching from Brisbane to Melbourne incorporating new and existing rail track. The program includes the upgrading of existing standard gauge track, the enhancement of existing standard gauge track to cater for double stacking and the construction of new standard gauge links comprising of viaducts, tunnels, rail track, crossings and bridges. More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail

About the opportunity

As the Engineering Manager – Hydrology and Hydraulics you will be leading and supporting a team of Design Managers and Subject Matter Experts to deliver the Flood Impact Framework across Northern New South Wales and Queensland. You will provide critical technical leadership, supports design reviews, and ensures coordinated engineering input throughout the project lifecycle specifically for all hydrology and hydraulic aspects. You’ll play a key role in integrating technical solutions within a complex stakeholder environment and making timely decisions to optimise hydrological and flood-related design outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Manage hydrology & hydraulic design works undertaken by different contractors and service providers.
• Set up, implement and maintain Inland Rail’s Flood Impact Framework for Northern NSW and QLD scope that satisfy the Conditions of approval from the Regulator.
• Collaborate across the business and delivery programs to optimise the design and construction ensuring the IRPL program successful executes objectives, lesson learned and value for money proposition, in relation to the IRPL Flood Impact Framework.
• Monitor and take appropriate corrective actions to maintain design scope, schedule and budget goals while also reporting on progress and performance against agreed deliverables, safety, quality, and performance standards to ensure quality of outcomes, cost effectiveness, appropriate risk management and seamless integration with other streams.
• Support the Delivery Team to coordinate all interface works that require Stakeholder Engagement, Property and Environment team involvement.
• Represent IRPL with external stakeholders and regulator
• Coordinate design and assurance requirements to obtain necessary approvals in line with the Flood Impact Framework.

About You

You will have a collaborative approach to your work, to drive shared outcomes. You will need to be action orientated, have the ability make confident decisions when faced with uncertainty, have attention to detail and be able to think outside the box. You will work with a level of empathy, communicate openly, and navigate complex environments with professionalism and integrity.

To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Degree in engineering or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Competence certification including CPEng, RPEQ and RIW (or willingly to obtain)
• Experience in the management and detailed coordination of design work for major rail infrastructure projects, and in particular a strong focus with hydrology and hydraulic design.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence outcomes.
• The ability to work successfully across a diverse stakeholder group including the private sector, public sector, special interest groups, and Federal Government sectors.
• Experience with managing interdisciplinary design, working with stakeholder engagement teams, and liaising with property teams.
• High level conceptual and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues.
• An understanding of railway design and construction standards.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a challenging and dynamic work environment.
• Driver’s license – class C

Desirable Selection Criteria

• Familiarity with systems engineering and systems assurance of rail infrastructure projects.
• Australian Standards for track infrastructure including the railway National Code of Practice.

Inland Rail Values

Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don’t delay your application.