Senior Engineer - Water Conveyance Design

at  Water Corporation

• Join our Engineering Advisory team based in Leederville
• Shape decisions that will direct & sustain WA’s water services
• Permanent opportunity with flexible work arrangements from $131,740 + Super
  Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

You’ll have a degree level qualification in engineering, along with extensive water related professional engineering experience in relation to infrastructure planning, definition and/or detailed design of water infrastructure assets. You’ll also have experience in the preparation of detailed designs and review of technical reports and tender specifications for water industry infrastructure. Your demonstrated leadership, and ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence both senior internal and external stakeholders will ensure success in this role.
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close Monday 27th January 2025

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Engineer joining our Engineering Advisory team within the Water Conveyance portfolio. Based in our Leederville office and reporting to our Senior Principal Engineer, you will be part of the team that leads the technical aspects of the Water Conveyance discipline. This covers water pipelines from subdivisional size to our largest trunk mains, water tanks and other structures, the civil aspects of water pump stations and control plant and the engineering aspects of major drainage across WA.
You’ll also provide a centre of expertise technical support and advice to planners, designers, constructors and operators as well as helping to set our standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to help Water Corporation adopt more sustainable, reliable and easier approach to providing one of life’s essentials – Water. The role will be based in our Leederville office and will report to our Senior Principal Engineer – Water Conveyance.

WHAT THE ROLE WILL INVOLVE

• Develop and maintain engineering design criteria, design standards and manuals for water supply and drainage within the agreed budgetary and time constraints
• Develop and maintain Water Corporation’s water supply, drainage standards and specifications
• Undertake investigation and evaluation of strategic products for use in water supply systems
• Investigate technical issues and recommend improvements to current practice
• Review of third party designs for compliance
• Comply with relevant and legislation, regulatory requirements, corporate policy and ethical standards
• As a member of the team, actively contribute to the development and execution of business strategies and achievement of key business objectives and performance indicators