Are you passionate about solving water challenges, protecting communities, and building a resilient future? Off the back of some significant government project wins, Cumulus Engineering is looking for a Senior/Principal Floodplain Engineer to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of water management in Australia.

Job title: Floodplain Engineer (Senior to Principal Level)

Company: Cumulus Engineering

Location: Remote Working – Melbourne or Geelong, VIC

Salary: Earning up to $160,000 p/a + super + phone + laptop + profit share potential

About the Role:

As a Senior/Principal Floodplain Engineer, you’ll:

Lead and manage water resource projects, including flood modelling, stormwater management, and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.

Collaborate with planners, civil designers, environmental engineers, and government stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.

Mentor junior staff and contribute to a positive, growth-oriented team culture.

Help drive Cumulus Engineering’s mission to build a climate-resilient and sustainable future.

Work on a diverse range of meaningful projects. As an example, our current workload includes numerous renewable projects throughout Eastern Australia, several sporting precinct upgrades in NSW/QLD, working with catchment management authorities on rural flood mitigation studies, acting as expert peer reviewers for environmental flow hydraulic studies and numerous land development projects.

Work remotely with regular office days for team connection.

Profit share potential for the right candidate, with future leadership opportunities as we continue to expand.

What We’re Looking For

A Chartered Civil or Environmental Engineer (or working towards it) with at least 5 years of experience in water resources, floodplain management or related fields.

Must have minimum 3 years' experience in TUFLOW and Hydrologic modelling in Australia.

Strong understanding of Australian water guidelines (ARR, NSW FDM, IDM etc.).

Ability to lead project delivery teams and oversee quality assurance.

Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering practical, client-focused solutions.

A commitment to excellence, sustainability, and community resilience.

Tertiary degree in environmental or civil engineering.

Why Join Cumulus Engineering?

🌱 Purpose-Driven Work
Be part of projects that protect communities, support the renewable energy sector, and create sustainable solutions for climate resilience.

🤝 Collaborative Team Culture
Work alongside a tight-knit, supportive team where your ideas and expertise are valued, and innovation thrives.

🏡 Flexibility
Enjoy the balance of working remotely or in a shared workspace—flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

🎯 Career Growth
With a growing company, you’ll have the chance to shape your role, develop leadership skills, and influence the future direction of Cumulus Engineering.

🌍 Focus on Sustainability
We prioritise projects that align with a sustainable future—whether it's floodplain management, stormwater planning, or supporting the renewable energy sector.

💡 Skin in the Game
For the right candidate, play a key role in an expanding company, shape its future, and share in its success.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're ready to join a company that’s small enough to care, big enough to deliver, and passionate about making a difference—we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply Now by sending your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Let’s engineer a better future, together. 🌏