SMEC

Senior Engineer - Water Infrastructure

SMEC  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  12 days ago
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Job Description

  • Senior Civil Engineer – Water Infrastructure

    Sydney | Flexible Work | Global Projects

    Why join SMEC?

    SMEC is a global engineering consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects across Australia and internationally. We offer genuine career development, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders on complex and meaningful water infrastructure projects.

    With a strong pipeline of work and long-standing client relationships, our Infrastructure team continues to grow — and we’re looking for a Senior Civil Engineer – Water Infrastructureto join our Sydney office.

    The Opportunity

    In this role, you’ll play a key part in the technical delivery, project management, and client engagementof water infrastructure projects locally and nationally.

    You’ll be supported by experienced leaders while having the autonomy to take ownership of your projects and help drive commercial and technical success.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Deliver technical design for water and wastewater infrastructureprojects
    • Lead and contribute to the design of:
      • Pipelines
      • Pump stations
      • Intakes
      • Water retaining structures
    • Apply project management principles to meet program, budget, and quality requirements
    • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated project outcomes
    • Provide technical input into bids and proposals
    • Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to winning repeat work
    • Ensure designs meet relevant standards, client requirements, and SMEC quality expectations

    About You

    You are an experienced water infrastructure engineer who enjoys both technical delivery and client interaction, and you’re motivated to continue growing your career within a consultancy environment.

    You will ideally have:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering(or similar)
    • 5–10 years’ experiencein an engineering consultancy
    • Strong experience in water infrastructure detailed design
    • Proven ability to deliver projects and manage multiple stakeholders
    • Proficiency with 12d(and related design tools)
    • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

    What We Offer

    • Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
    • Ethical and diverse client portfolio
    • Mentoring from industry leaders
    • Structured professional development programs and study assistance
    • National and international project opportunities
    • Purchased additional annual leave
    • Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
    • Wellbeing and employee support benefits

    How to Apply

    Applications must be submitted online via the Apply Nowlink.

    For a confidential discussion, please contact:
    📧 Helen.Kruimel@smec.com

    Learn more about life at SMEC:
    🌐 www.smec.com/careers

    Please note: All recruitment activities are managed through SMEC’s Resourcing team. Agency submissions are not required for this role.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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About SMEC

SMEC simplifies the complex. We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.

We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

Our origins date back to the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, one of the engineering wonders of the world, and for the last 75 years we have built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport, water and energy infrastructure projects around the world.

We are specialists in providing design leadership, consulting and advisory expertise across the roads and highways, rail and metro, aviation, hydropower, urban communities and renewable energy sectors.

Today our specialist teams draw on deep expertise and systems thinking to simplify the complex and deliver integrated engineering solutions across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

For the latest news, visit our newsroom www.smec.com/newsroom or read about the innovations and solutions shaping our communities on our Insights blog Insights (smec.com).

At SMEC, our global workforce is made up of experts who bring unique talent, experience and passion to their fields.

We offer a rewarding career path for enthusiastic and collaborative achievers who are motivated to help us engineer positive change. We’d love to hear from you - for more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com/careers.

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Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
North Sydney, AU
Year Founded
1970
Website
smec.com
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