Senior Engineer – Water (Civil/Environmental)

Full-Time | Rain Consulting | Autonomous Role | 6+ Years’ Experience

Rain Consulting is seeking a Senior Engineer who thrives in an autonomous, independent role within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you’re a passionate civil or environmental engineer with 6+ years of post-graduate experience and a strong background in water-related projects, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Senior Engineer, you will:

• Flood Modelling & Flood Impact Analysis (FIA)
• Stormwater Management Plans (SWMP)
• Functional Design
• Integrated Water Management (IWM)
• Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) reports

• Independently lead & manage projects end to end - ensuring they meet budgetary, quality, safety, and timeframe targets.
• Deliver technically sound solutions and reports to clients, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Provide training, line management, and mentoring to junior staff, fostering their professional growth.
• Undertake advanced hydrological and hydraulic modelling, including TUFLOW, MUSIC, and RORB modelling.
• Conduct spreadsheet calculations and analyses to deliver:
• Embrace and utilise geospatial software such as QGIS to support project outcomes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil or Environmental preferred).
• 6+ years of post-graduate experience in water engineering.
• Proven ability to work independently and autonomously on complex projects.
• Experience with hydrological and hydraulic modelling tools such as TUFLOW, MUSIC, and RORB.
• Experience in development industry (stormwater management strategies, flood management, integrated water management, functional design of drainage assets)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for water and sustainable design.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information effectively.
• Experience in training and mentoring junior engineers.
• Competency in geospatial software such as QGIS.
• Engineers Australia National Engineering Register (NER) accreditation is desirable.
• Chartered Status is desirable.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field would be an advantage.
• Reside in WA or VIC

Why Join Rain Consulting?

• Make a real impact – we are passionate about the environment and creating better water outcomes for generations to come.
• Be part of a small, inclusive team spread across Victoria and Western Australia, where your voice and contributions matter.
• Majority work-from-home role, with optional co-working days in the CBD to collaborate with colleagues.
• Work in an autonomous, trust-based environment where you have the freedom to lead and innovate.
• Opportunities for leadership and mentoring, helping develop the next generation of engineers.
• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
• Join a company that is actively working towards Climate Active certification and leading the way in sustainable engineering.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.