TUFLOW - Technical Engineer / Scientist

Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Remote / Home (Australia), London, Teddington, Remote / Home (United Kingdom)

The Role

Work for a global high-end design house and technical consulting firm solving complex real-world problems.

We Design. We Guide. We Protect. We Sustain. We Train. We Transform

TUFLOW ( is internationally recognised as the industry leader for hydraulic and environmental modelling accuracy, speed, and workflow efficiency. Due to TUFLOW’s strong growth we have new roles offering a rare and unique opportunity to join our esteemed and dynamic team of engineers and scientists. TUFLOW is owned and developed by global consultancy BMT . BMT is a leading international design, engineering, science, digital data technology and risk management consultancy with a reputation for excellence and innovation. Delivering independent, complex design and consultancy capabilities and services for over 30 years, we pride ourselves on being equipped to support our clients to tackle the most complex, real-world issues and challenges. Within the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, BMT is about 260 people strong with staff based in almost all Australian states and territories along with an Asian hub based in Singapore. BMT thrives on innovation and addressing challenges faced by our clients. Your next exciting job opportunity – The TUFLOW software team within BMT comprises about 20 people led by industry leader and hydraulic modelling expert, Bill Syme. Staff are based in Australia, UK and USA, along with a network of global resellers. This diverse and high-performing team offers an exciting mix of world-leading scientific software research and development, customer training and support, and technical sales/marketing. Key Responsibilities: We are seeking a talented and highly motivated technical engineer/scientist to join the TUFLOW software team’s operations. The role will involve: Assisting with software testing and benchmarking, including pre-release testing of new concepts and software features in flood, urban drainage, and pipe network modelling. Developing an in-depth knowledge of TUFLOW, associated systems and hydraulic modelling processes. Contributing to TUFLOW user support and educational activities, including user queries and TUFLOW Wiki content. Working with TUFLOW customers to ensure a positive user experience. Participate in our continual enhancement of TUFLOW software products and encapsulation of consulting/industry needs, by regularly liaising with TUFLOW’s software developers. Assisting with TUFLOW training courses and workshops. This may require travel within Australia and internationally. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or other relevant area of study with an enthusiasm in hydraulic modelling. 2 to 8 years’ experience post-graduation in hydraulic modelling for flood and urban drainage risk management preferably using TUFLOW. Team player with a good balance of interpersonal and technical skills. Customer facing attitude and ability to operate within a team and independently. Desire to help others through aiding, training, and presenting to individuals and small groups. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) particularly QGIS, ArcMap and/or MapInfo. Desire to gain knowledge and understanding in hydraulic modelling for flooding and coastal processes. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Demonstrates initiative and takes a proactive approach to tasks. Location BMT is a Global Employer with offices in APAC, United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and North America. This role is suitable for someone based in Australia or England with the applicable working rights and ability to travel to the office when necessary.

Our Benefits -

Our employee benefits are designed to ensure you have the resources you need to thrive. We value your contribution by offering the following benefits – Incomparable technical and industry exposure with opportunity to learn from an extensive network of likeminded people and internationally regarded technical leaders, offering an exciting opportunity to meaningfully build and accelerate technical capability and industry standing. Genuine role flexibility and a suite of meaningful offerings to ensure employee well-being. A performance-related bonus scheme based on personal, and company performance. Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), comprising confidential health, legal and financial advice on a 24/7 basis. Learning and Development opportunities to support you in achieving your business and personal objectives and releasing your full potential. We are passionate about driving culture to embed sustainability into the core of our business. We are a workplace that values diversity and individual talents. Where possible, our benefits are globally harmonised to ensure equality and consistency across our collaborative teams; we also tailor benefits to ensure they remain competitive with the local geographies in which we operate. BMT genuinely believe everyone performs at their best when they have the flexibility to make working for BMT work best for you! we are interested in speaking to skilled talent with ADF capabilities regardless of where your located within Australia, We have offices located in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth and offer flexible work arrangements including work from home and hybrid.

Our Values – 

We believe that an organisation can only be number one in its market if everyone in it works together as one. How we behave is just as important as what we do and BMT has a strong set of values that are embedded into the foundation for all our activities. Trust I Innovation I Passion I Respect I Collaboration

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