Engineer - Dams & Hydropower

About the Company

SMEC, part of the SJ Group, is a global engineering and infrastructure organisation that works on major iconic projects around the world. The business brings together experienced professionals and industry leaders to help deliver innovative, sustainable outcomes for clients.

About the Team

The company’s infrastructure practice is built on long-term client partnerships and a full-service delivery model. Across large-scale infrastructure assignments worldwide, the team focuses on understanding client needs and providing practical, sustainable solutions from start to finish.

About the Role

Because of a strong workload and significant opportunities across the country, the National Dams & Hydropower team is hiring an Engineer – Dams for the Brisbane office. The position offers the chance to work alongside senior specialists on local, national, and ANZ projects involving complex and high-profile dam and hydropower assets.

This role is well suited to someone who wants to deepen their technical expertise, broaden their professional network, and develop a long-term career with a globally recognised organisation.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will contribute to the design and assessment of water dams while supporting senior engineers through different stages of project delivery.

• Assist senior engineers with conceptual and detailed design work for water dams.
• Take part in dam safety reviews, site inspections, and condition evaluations.
• Make sure analysis and design outputs align with technical standards, client expectations, and the company’s quality processes.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues and stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely, high-quality project results.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a civil engineering background, relevant experience, and a collaborative attitude.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a higher qualification.
• At least 2 years of post-graduate experience across different dam types.
• Understanding of Australian Standards and ANCOLD guidelines.
• A proactive, positive mindset and willingness to take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working in a multidisciplinary team environment.

What the Company Offers

The organisation offers a supportive and flexible environment with strong career development and inclusion initiatives.

• Flexible working arrangements to help support work-life balance.
• Access to an ethical, purpose-led client base.
• Mentoring and collaboration with leading specialists in the field.
• Professional development support, including external courses and tertiary education assistance.
• Clear career progression opportunities, with scope to work locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An annual Celebration Day leave benefit.
• Generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers.
• Comprehensive wellbeing benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion

The employer is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and gender-equitable workforce. Applications are encouraged from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. The workplace is designed to support career progression, individual contribution, and a healthy balance between work and life at every stage of a career. The culture also supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion, and First Nations representation through professional networks, role models, mentoring, and sponsorship programs.

Application Notes

Applications must be submitted online. Recruitment is handled internally by the company’s Recruitment & Talent team, so agency support is not required and unsolicited resumes will not be accepted. For enquiries, contact Helen Kruimel, Principal Advisor - Recruitment & Talent.

Additional Information

The organisation describes its culture as one that combines talent, hard work, teamwork, and a fun workplace to solve problems creatively and collaboratively.