Dams Engineer

• Get the balance right - flexible working options available
• We're big on living our values - they guide our actions every day
• Contribute to a sustainable Lower Hunter for future generations

We are seeking a Dams Engineer to join our Civil Engineering Team within the Planning & Engineering Group.

Our Company

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Values.

At Hunter Water we fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

We are embarking on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Corporate Strategy.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

• Additional Public Holidays
• 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
• Paid Community Service Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
• Access to hybrid work and other flexible options

Health & Wellbeing benefits including:

• Fitness passport
• Access to discounted health fund and health services
• Access to the Employee Assistance program

Remuneration & Hours:

• 35 hour working week
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Base salary of up to $151,252 plus Superannuation (Any offer made will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate)

The Opportunity

As the Dams Engineer you will provide support, deliver and undertake works focused on Hunter Water's declared dams. The primary focus of this role will be around maintaining and improving the lifecycle and risk planning for the dams, adherence to the dam safety management system, technical advice on dam safety and compliance to the regulations

What you'll do:

• Evaluate the safety status and performance of dams. Monitor existing risks; identify new and emerging risks; initiate in-depth evaluation of dam safety risks arising from surveillance activities
• Support the development and maintenance of portfolio risk profiles and risk management plans
• Periodically assess and report on dam safety compliance and monitor risk profiles in accordance with the Dam Safety Management System
• Plan for and manage dam safety issues, alarm responses, and emergencies, together with other subject matter experts, as may be required from time to time. Participate in / coordinate emergency preparedness exercises
• Optimise dam safety management practices using risk-based frameworks
• Contribute to the development and implementation of technical guidelines and methodologies in the dam safety program
• Project management of investigations and minor works including development of business cases, briefs and consultant/ contractor management

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years work experience
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant engineering standards, codes and guidelines
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to effectively build relationships and influence others
• Willing and able to undertake training including confined space entry and working at heights
• Drivers Licence (Class C)
• Construction Induction Card

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of dam and weir design, construction, operation, safety surveillance and maintenance
• Technical engineering skill and knowledge of dam safety policy and regulatory requirements combined with site experience
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to analyse and interpret data and information and make sound judgements
• Dam operations including emergency responses or exercises.

Application Steps:

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.

Please click to view the Position Description .

Application closing date: 23 May 2025

Contact: Stephy Davis Phone: 0438 124 269

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We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.