Associate Engineer - Dams & Hydropower

Melbourne or Hobart | Industry-Leading Dams & Hydropower Team | Major ANZ Projects

• Join a globally recognised Dams & Hydropower team
• Work on some of the most exciting dams, hydropower and water infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand
• Flexible working arrangements with genuine career growth opportunities

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic infrastructure projects alongside experienced colleagues and industry-leading technical specialists. As part of the global SJ Group, we deliver complex and innovative solutions across the water, energy, transport and urban development sectors.

Our Dams & Hydropower team is recognised as one of the industry's leading practices, delivering major projects throughout Australia, New Zealand and internationally.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of opportunities, we are seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate Engineer - Dams to join our team in Melbourne or Hobart.

This role combines technical leadership, project delivery, client engagement and team mentoring across a diverse portfolio of dams, hydropower and water infrastructure projects. You will work closely with our specialists while contributing to the successful delivery of some of the region's most significant infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and review dam engineering design and analysis activities.
• Ensure project deliverables meet client expectations, technical standards and SMEC quality requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex project outcomes.
• Support project delivery through effective planning, coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to client relationship management and project development opportunities.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and emerging professionals.
• Provide technical leadership across dam and hydropower projects.

About You

You are a technically strong dams professional with a collaborative approach and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

You will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in dam engineering.
• Experience across embankment, CFRD and concrete dam projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex dams, hydropower, water or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, coordination, risk management and client engagement.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams across the project lifecycle.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project budgets, schedules and delivery outcomes.
• Experience undertaking or supporting dam safety and risk assessments will be highly regarded.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and industry guidelines.
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to project teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Why Join SMEC?

• Industry-leading Dams & Hydropower team with global recognition.
• Opportunity to work on flagship dams, hydropower and water projects across ANZ.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• National and international career opportunities.
• Mentoring from industry leaders.
• Professional development programs and tertiary education assistance.
• Purchased additional annual leave.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Health, wellbeing and social benefits.

How to Apply

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

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact:

Helen Kruimel
Principal Advisor - Recruitment & Talent
📧 helen.kruimel@smec.com
📞 0460 410 225

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function. This role does not require agency support. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes directly to SMEC employees or managers, as SMEC will not accept liability for associated fees.

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