Senior or Associate Hydraulic Engineer

We’re partnering with a growing boutique building services consultancy looking to appoint a Senior or Associate Hydraulic Engineer to join their close-knit team.
This is an opportunity to step into a role with autonomy, genuine influence, and to support a junior Hydraulic Engineer who you will mentor and sign off on work where required.

Why This Role?

• Join a specialist engineering team known for high-quality, detail-driven work.
• Be part of a boutique environment where your input genuinely shapes project outcomes and business direction.
• Flexibility built in 1 or 2 days WFH each week.
• Registration preferred but if not a pathway to registration, with support and guidance will be provided.
• Attractive salary package $120k–$170k, with the ability to go higher for the right person.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead hydraulic services design across a mix of commercial, residential, institutional and industrial projects.
• Coordinate with internal engineers and external stakeholders.
• Undertake modelling, calculations, documentation and compliance checks.
• Review and mentor junior team members.
• Work closely with the business owner/discipline lead who will support sign-off until you are registered.
• Contribute to project strategy, quality assurance and client outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong building services experience in hydraulic engineering.
• Minimum of 5–10+ years’ experience in consultancy.
• Self-sufficient, able to run projects with minimal supervision.
• Either already registered or actively working towards registration (or open to pursuing it soon).
• Solid technical capability across design, compliance and documentation.
• Someone who enjoys the variety and autonomy of a boutique consultancy environment.

What’s On Offer

• Salary package $120k–$170k.
• Hybrid working 1–2 days from home each week.
• Clear pathway to professional registration with hands-on mentoring.
• A supportive, relaxed team culture with genuine work-life balance.
• Opportunity to step into a senior/associate role with long-term career growth.

Get in touch if you are interested - Kyla Nash
k.nash@aspectpersonnel.com.au
0423 419 396