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At Connexus Recruitment, we specialise in guiding Hydraulic Engineers through the complexities of the job market, ensuring a tailored approach to your career progression. Our skilled team is dedicated to aligning your unique skills and ambitions with roles that will not only broaden your expertise but also develop your career. Understanding that success is subjective, we focus on what it means for you individually. Our commitment extends beyond just finding you a job; recognising the diverse offerings of each company, we invest time to grasp your specific interests and the kind of organisational culture that will best nurture your potential.

Once we pinpoint the right opportunities, our support continues. We provide comprehensive coaching throughout the application and interview stages, enhancing your chances of securing a fulfilling and rewarding career in hydraulic engineering. Partnering with Connexus Recruitment opens doors to a career path tailored specifically to your talents and goals, setting you on a trajectory towards achieving your version of success in the Hydraulic Engineering field.

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Client Side Project Manager (Construction)

Consultancy

  • Sydney
  • AU$130000 - AU$160000 per annum
  • Permanent

Electrical Engineer (Renewables)

Engineering

  • Sydney
  • AU$65000 - AU$90000 per annum
  • Permanent

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Engineering

  • Brisbane
  • AU$135000 - AU$170000 per annum
  • Permanent

Associate Electrical Engineer - Future equity opportunity

Engineering

  • Sydney
  • AU$160000 - AU$200000 per annum
  • Permanent

Senior Fire Protection & Hydraulics Engineer

Engineering

  • Melbourne
  • AU$120000 - AU$165000 per annum
  • Permanent

Intermediate/Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Engineering

  • Sydney
  • AU$130000 - AU$160000 per annum + Super
  • Permanent

Senior Client-Side Project Manager (Construction)

Consultancy

  • Sydney
  • AU$170000 - AU$210000 per annum
  • Permanent

Data Centre Senior Contract Administrator - $50M-$500M+ D&C

Building and Construction

  • Sydney
  • AU$220000 - AU$240000 per annum
  • Permanent

Site Manager - $5M-$20M New Build Education & Government

Building and Construction

  • Sydney
  • AU$200000 - AU$240000 per annum
  • Permanent

Project Manager ($10M - $20M New Build)

Building and Construction

  • Sydney
  • AU$220000 - AU$260000 per annum
  • Permanent

Work With The Most Reputable
Engineering Firms

Connexus Recruitment, our extensive network, encompassing everything from specialised building services consultancies to major global engineering firms and beyond, is the result of years of cultivated partnerships and industry insight. This diverse and robust network is our cornerstone in matching Hydraulic Engineers with positions that are not just jobs, but career accelerators.

Our insight into each organisation's ethos, projects, and growth potential enables us to align your unique professional goals with the right employer. This tailored approach ensures that when you take a step forward in your career with Connexus, it's a step towards a role that offers both professional growth and personal fulfilment.

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Hydraulic Engineering
Recruitment Experts

Connexus stands out in the Hydraulic Engineering recruitment field as a result of strong, established relationships with leading engineering firms, offering us a unique vantage point into a market teeming with unadvertised, exclusive opportunities. 

This access places Connexus at a strategic advantage, offering Hydraulic Engineers a gateway to a range of career opportunities that remain hidden from the general job market. By partnering with Connexus, you gain entry into a select world of career paths, designed to match the distinctiveness of your professional journey. 

This commitment to uncovering unique roles, unavailable through traditional channels, underscores the added value Connexus brings to your job search in the Hydraulic Engineering space.

 

 

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Advancing Careers in
Hydraulic Engineering

Our profound understanding of the Hydraulic Engineering sector allows us to match your unique skills with the most suitable employers. We possess insights into the needs of specialist engineering firms, their projects, and their particular requirements. This knowledge opens doors to diverse and enriching job opportunities that present unique challenges and learning experiences. Here, you can apply and broaden your technical skills while acquiring new competencies. We place you in roles where your talent is recognised and cultivated, promoting continuous professional advancement.

Building Services Engineering roles we recruit:

Mechanical Specialisation

Mechanical
Engineering

Electrical Specialisation

Electrical
Engineering

Hydraulic Specialisation

Hydraulic
Engineering

Fire Protection Specialisation

Fire Protection
Engineering

Fire Safety Specialisation

Fire Safety
Engineering

HV Specialisation

Level 3 and HV
Engineering

Acoustic Specialisation

Acoustics
Engineering

Vertical Specialisation

Vertical Transportation
Engineering

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Hydraulic Engineering FAQs

The expected salary for a hydraulic engineer varies as you become more experienced.

  • Newly trained graduate hydraulic engineers can earn $60,000 - $67,000
  • Junior hydraulic engineers can earn $65,000 - $80,000
  • Intermediate hydraulic engineers with some experience can earn $85,000 - $110,000
  • Senior hydraulic engineers can earn $115,000 - $140,000.*
  • Associate hydraulic engineers can earn $145,000 - $170,000.*
  • Principal hydraulic engineers can earn $165,000 - $190,000.*
  • Associate Directors can earn $180,000 - $220,000.*
  • Directors can earn $240,000 - $300,000.*

*Salary may depend on discipline, location, qualifications, accreditations and network/ability to generate business.

Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as a hydraulic engineer include:

  • Knowledge of hydraulic plumbing systems, such as hot & cold water reticulation, sanitary, wastewater and drainage
  • A plumbing trades background is always seen upon favourable, but not essential
  • Understanding of the design and construction lifecycle
  • Knowledge of the Building Codes of Australia and Australian Standards
  • Skills in softwares such as AutoCAD and Revit MEP are sometimes preferred, not not essential
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Ability to coordinate with other disciplines, and take on other people's viewpoints
  • Ability to use initiative, and think outside of the box\

As a hydraulic engineer  there is potential to gain experience and move into either technical, project or team leadership within a consultancy environment, step sideways into a contractor or take the leap into client-side project management, advisory or even development. Obtainment of further accreditations, such as Chartership, which you can apply for at the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), NER, Class 2 Building Certification or C14 Certifier would improve your job prospects and help you progress in your career

What our clients say

“Connexus worked tirelessly to find the right candidate for a hard to fill role. Jack spent the time understanding our needs, our culture and our vision. His approach was meticulous, ethical and gave us comfort that we were receiving the best fit for our company.”

Hugo Murray - Director , Lucid Consulting

“Lewis was friendly, efficient and professional and a pleasure to deal with.”

Daniel, Candidate

“Josh new exactly what we were after and gave us the ideal candidate for the role. The process was very easy to deal with.”

Pras, Employer

“The process with Gareth was very smooth. Communication was very good. ”

Damian, Candidate

“Gareth is a genuine guy and was transparent through the process. Didn't sell me short (or high) and made my expectations and the employers expectations clear. Overall a good experience.”

Jonathan, Candidate

“​Jack has excellent industry networks and is knowledgeable in the building services market. He was always helpful and provided great advices during the recruitment process. It was a great pleasure working with Jack and I would highly recommend him. ”

Michael Lee - Senior Electrical Design Engineer , Aurecon

“My experience with Connexus was excellent throughout my job search. They were very supportive, well-informed, and consistently professional.”

Binod, Candidate

“​Jack is a very professional and efficient recruiter with outstanding communication skill and personality. He perfectly understand needs of company and candidate and match the best position .Working with Jack was an absolute pleasure and I would highly recommend Jack! ”

Gina Kim - Mechanical Engineer , University of Sydney

“Josh was fantastic and I would definitely recommend both him and Connexus for anyone looking for a new building services role. Josh was very personable, responsive, gave useful preparation tips, feedback, and ultimately was crucial in me securing a great role in Sydney.”

Ollie, Candidate

“​Jack was very helpful in finding my new role which I am very happy in. He was super communicative throughout the process. He is very knowledgeable in the industry and I highly recommend him! ”

Matthew Savonije - Hydraulic Design Engineer , Sparks & Partners

“Lewis has been very proactive both providing candiates that have met our briefing and follow up feedback from our search”

Pat, Employer

“Awesome experience working with them. Very prompt and constant follow up. Absolute pleasure working with Jack and Josh.”

Sunil, Candidate

“​Jack did a great job for me. Fast response, professional and great communication. Well done and thanks! ”

Zoe Wu - Services Design Manager, Mirvac

“I really appreciate how efficient and proactive the team was in helping me secure a new role. They understood my background quickly, matched me with the right opportunity, and guided me through the process seamlessly. Great experience overall!”

Calvin, Candidate

“Connexus take the time to get to know your culture and drivers and take pride in finding people that match the mindset. As a CEO, it’s a dream”

Belinda, Employer

“Jack is not your typical recruiter who is all about the placement fee. He is knowledgeable within the industry and takes the time to get to know you and your business so he can provide the best possible candidates. ”

Mark Molloy - Managing Director , JN Consulting Engineers

“Gareth was an absolute pleasure to work with, professional, genuine, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. ”

Aleksandar, Candidate

“Jack successfully recruited a Senior Digital Engineering Lead within Arcadis that was completing a contract in the Middle East, and is the perfect fit for our business. ”

Steven Coyle - Regional Digital Engineering Lead , Arcadis

“The Connexus Recruitment team provided a very high quality of service throughout this recruitment process. Working collaboratively with us to really understand our business needs and the culture at MPower to ensure the candidates they put forward were aligned with MPower's core values and vision.”

Ryan, MPower Projects

“Jack helped me through the whole process making easy finding a new job with the right company. Jack is incredibly talented, never missed a follow-up call, well known within the building services consultancy industry and a pleasure to work with. ”

Neell Rojas - Senior Mechanical Engineer, Stantec

“Although Jack is NSW based, he helped me secure a position in Victoria by linking me up with the VIC office of the firm. I would definitely recommend him. ”

Pari Pathak - Senior Mechanical Engineer , LCI Consultants

“​I have found Jack to be a very patient and professional recruiter who will not rush you into a position and make sure that you are the right candidate. Highly recommended for both employers and candidates. ”

Adarash Dhar - Associate Mechanical Engineer, WSP

“​I have known Jack for a number of years; his honesty, integrity and loyalty to his clients and candidates is impeccable. He takes the time to understand our business and match the right candidates, and I have no hesitation in recommending Jack. ”

Neil Shepherd - Managing Director , Nutbrook Engineering Group

“Jack was personable and experienced in the building services sector, providing his knowledge of recent activities in the sector. I would recommend Jack for any business trying to build the right team and to attract the right talent. ”

David Clarke - Engineering Manager , University of Sydney

“​Jack's efforts and delivery of information on each prospective employer was exemplary. Rather than just rely on a phone call or a physical meeting, he also delivered a well detailed report that helped immensely; above and beyond any other recruiter I've worked with. ”

Jason Smith - Fire Protection Engineer , JHA Consulting Engineers

“​Jack is one of the best recruiters I have ever dealt with! Apart from finding exactly the position I was looking for, he followed my application up very closely, always pending to provide me periodically with updates and chasing extra information I was requesting. ”

Enrico Calzavara - Digital Project Manager - Cross River Rail , Willow

“I've worked with Jack on both sides of the fence, looking for new opportunities and finding the right candidates. He would listen to you, and be upfront with regards to the company or candidate, seeing the opportunity from our point of view rather than as a "recruiter". ”

Francis Huang - Associate Electrical Engineer, Walker Bai

“I recommend Jack to employers recruiting into the consulting engineer industry. Jack is genuine guy: a ‘straight talker’ with warm people skills. This makes him a strong advocate for clients, while putting people first. ”

Sonya Lu - Associate, Sustainability Strategy and ESG, Cundall

“Jack's strong relationships with different companies, employers and employees, really gives him the advantage to provide the best matches for everyone involved. ”

Lucas Furtado, Digital Engineering Leader - Mirvac

“Very Professional and Knowledgeable Team !!”

Deepak Dawatt, Senior Fire Services Engineer - Stantec

“Gareth was excellent, got me three interviews in a week and resulted inthree offers. Highly recommend.”

Andrej Radosavljevic, Mechanical Engineer - SCP

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