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Date:Apr 2, 2026
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, AU
Company: Hatch
Requisition ID: 98692
Job Category: Engineering
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise inmining (https://www.hatch.com/Projects/Metals-And-Minerals) ,energy (https://www.hatch.com/Projects/Energy) , andinfrastructure (http://bit.ly/HatchProjectsInfrastructure) , our10,000 colleagues (http://bit.ly/3l3V1N3) in150 countries (https://bit.ly/2TTgBIl) tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery (http://bit.ly/HatchProjects) across the globe. With expertise insustainable (https://bit.ly/32fZGnV) studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering (https://bit.ly/2QBlkjr) space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Our Civil Engineering team provides a comprehensive range of services across the transport infrastructure sector, including site selection and planning, earthworks and site grading, drainage and flood modelling, spatial information, and digital terrain modelling. Working closely with our Earth Sciences capability, we deliver integrated and technically robust solutions across complex road, rail, and bridge projects. With a strong portfolio of existing projects, a recent significant project win, and a healthy pipeline of future work supporting our Brisbane transport portfolio, we are looking to expand the team with an experiencedLead Drainage Engineerspecialising instormwater and drainage design.
As the Lead Drainage Engineer,you will provide technical and delivery leadership across drainage and stormwater scopes on major transport infrastructure projects. You will lead hydrologic and hydraulic design activities, manage discipline deliverables, and work closely with clients, project teams, and discipline leaders to ensure high‑quality, compliant, and safe outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead hydrologic and hydraulic assessments, drainage design, and stormwater quality analyses for transport infrastructure projects
Manage drainage design activities and package delivery, coordinating and mentoring the drainage team
Collaborate with discipline leadership to support project delivery and meet client, authority, and regulatory requirements
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including clients and approving authorities
Work closely with civil designers and drafters to ensure design outputs meet required standards
Provide technical input into design reviews and decision‑making processes
Maintain a strong focus on quality assurance, safety, and risk‑based project delivery
About You
You will hold aBachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineeringand beCPEng and/or RPEQ accredited, or eligible to obtain accreditation. You bring10–15 years’ experiencedelivering and leading drainage and stormwater design across civil infrastructure projects, with a significant focus onroad, rail, and bridgeenvironments. Your background includes both design and design management, along with exposure to construction delivery. You have strong knowledge ofroad authority drainage standards, withTMR experience highly regarded, and a solid understanding of Australian statutory and regulatory requirements. You are proficient in industry‑standard hydrology and hydraulic software including12d Drainage, DRAINS, MUSIC, HEC‑RAS, and HY‑8, with experience inTUFLOW, XPSWMM, RORB, and XP‑RAFTSconsidered advantageous. Above all, you demonstrate high personal safety standards, strong communication skills, integrity, and a collaborative leadership style, with a genuine commitment to professional growth and mentoring others.
Why join us?
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What we offer you?
Flat and connected organisation
Long term career development
Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects thediversity (http://bit.ly/2JuRZAT) of thecommunities (https://bit.ly/2kx24hB) in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.
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