BMT is a leading global consultancy in design, engineering, science, and risk management in the maritime sector, known for excellence and innovation.
TUFLOW Product Suite is internationally recognized as the industry leader for hydraulic, hydrodynamic, environmental, sediment transport and water quality modelling, in 2D and 3D. The TUFLOW Classic/HPC, TUFLOW FV and TUFLOW CATCH products are renowned for high accuracy, speed, and workflow efficiency. Due to our strong growth, we have a unique opportunity to join our dynamic team of engineers. The TUFLOW software team within BMT comprises of about 30 people 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.
We are on the lookout for a TUFLOW Technical Engineer to join our growing team. As a TUFLOW Technical Engineer, you will bridge the gap between our product development teams and our customers. Acting as both a front-line support and product SME, as well as playing a critical role in helping shape the future development of the TUFLOW product suite. This role would ideally be based in Brisbane; however, we are open to the right applicant anywhere in Australia.
In this role you will:
- Assist with software testing and benchmarking, including pre-release testing of new concepts and software features in flood, urban drainage, pipe network, coastal hydraulics, water quality, sediment transport, and particle tracking modelling.
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of TUFLOW Classic/HPC, TUFLOW FV and TUFLOW CATCH, associated systems and various modelling processes.
- Contribute to user support and educational activities.
- Work with our customers to ensure a positive user experience.
- Participate in our continual enhancement of TUFLOW software products and capture consulting/industry needs by regularly liaising with the software developers.
- Assist with training courses and workshops. This may require travel within Australia and internationally.
- Document new features and processes for our Manuals, Wikis and other media.
To be successful in this role, you should:
- Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or other relevant area of study with an enthusiasm for hydraulic, hydrodynamic and environmental modelling.
- Have 3 to 8 years of experience post-graduation using TUFLOW and/or TUFLOW FV and/or TUFLOW CATCH.
- Possess knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) particularly QGIS, ArcMap and/or MapInfo.
- Be based in Australia, preferably Brisbane and or Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Adelaide, with unrestricted working rights.
- Have experience in or ability to learn various programming tools and languages, including Python.
- Be a team player with a good balance of interpersonal and technical skills.
- Have a customer-facing attitude and ability to operate within a team and independently.
- Have a desire to help others through aiding, training, and presenting to individuals and small groups.
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Be highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrate initiative and take a proactive approach to tasks.
At BMT, we value flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive.
- Where possible, we offer remote, hybrid, and part-time work options, with offices across Australia. We’re proudly ‘flexified’ with Flexa!
- Our industry competitive benefits include a competitive salary offering, performance bonuses, and companywide bonuses as part of being an employee benefits trust
- Defence Reserve Leave enabling defence reservist employees to undertake ADF obligations without financial disadvantage.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- We invest in learning and development to help you grow.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at our core. We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, promoting innovation, collaboration, and respect.
Our values—Trust, Innovation, Passion, Respect, and Collaboration—define who we are and how we work.
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