Drainage Engineer

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Date: Mar 18, 2026

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID: 97261 

Job Category: Engineering 

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, 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 in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries 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 across the globe. With expertise in sustainable 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 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 delivers a broad range of services across transport and infrastructure projects, including site selection and planning, earthworks design, drainage and flood modelling, and flood impact assessments. We work closely with our wider earth sciences and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes for our clients. To support continued growth, we are seeking a Civil Engineer with strong stormwater and drainage design experience, particularly on major urban transport infrastructure projects.

 

What you’ll do

  • Undertake hydrologic and hydraulic assessments, drainage design, and stormwater quality analysis across road, rail, and bridge projects.
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary project teams to ensure client, authority, and regulatory requirements are met.
  • Prepare high‑quality technical reports and supporting documentation.
  • Work closely with civil designers and drafters to ensure designs and drawings meet required standards.
  • Apply quality assurance processes and maintain a strong focus on safe, compliant project delivery.

 

What you bring

You will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering and have approximately five to eight years’ experience delivering civil infrastructure projects, ideally within an engineering consulting environment. Your background will include drainage and/or floodplain engineering across road, rail and bridge projects, with exposure to both design and construction delivery. You will have a strong understanding of Australian statutory and regulatory requirements, along with demonstrated knowledge of road authority drainage standards, particularly TMR, TfNSW and VicRoads. Experience working in a client‑facing role is valued, supported by clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders. You will bring hands‑on experience using hydrology and hydraulic software such as 12d Drainage, DRAINS, MUSIC, HEC‑RAS and HY‑8, with additional experience in TUFLOW, XPSWMM, RORB and XPRAFTS considered advantageous.

 

Why join us?


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 the diversity of the communities 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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