SMEC

Senior Engineer - Water Infrastructure

SMEC  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

    • Global engineering consultancy with outstanding career opportunities
    • Secure, long-term pipeline of work
    • Flexible work arrangements, great culture, and attractive employee benefits

    About SMEC

    SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on some of the world's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects alongside experienced technical leaders and industry experts. We support and empower our people to drive innovation, develop their careers, and contribute to meaningful projects that create lasting value for communities.

    Our Infrastructure Business

    At SMEC, our continued success in the infrastructure market is built on strong, long-term client relationships. We partner with clients to understand their challenges and deliver sustainable, practical solutions across the full project lifecycle.

    Our multidisciplinary teams are involved in major infrastructure projects throughout Australia, New Zealand, and globally.

    The Opportunity

    Due to a secure and growing pipeline of work, we are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure to join our Sydney Water team.

    As a key member of our multidisciplinary water business, you will contribute to the delivery of major water infrastructure projects across Sydney and Australia. You will work across the full water cycle, supporting the planning, design, and delivery of projects including:

    • Major water and wastewater pipelines
    • Large pumping stations
    • Water, wastewater, and advanced recycling treatment facilities
    • Water-retaining structures and associated infrastructure

    This role offers the opportunity to work closely with technical specialists, project managers, and clients while continuing to grow your technical and leadership capabilities.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Deliver technical design and project outcomes across water infrastructure projects
    • Manage project tasks, budgets, and stakeholder expectations
    • Develop and maintain strong client relationships
    • Prepare technical reports, specifications, and design documentation
    • Contribute to proposals, tenders, and business development activities
    • Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
    • Ensure project deliverables meet client requirements, technical standards, and quality expectations
    • Support the commercial success of projects and the broader team Apply sound project management principles to achieve successful project outcomes

    About You

    You will be a motivated and collaborative engineer with experience delivering water infrastructure projects within a consulting environment.

    You will also demonstrate:

    5-10 years' experience in water infrastructure design and delivery RPEQ accreditation (or ability to obtain) highly regarded Experience in technical delivery, project management, and client engagement Design experience across water infrastructure projects, including buried pipelines, pump stations, intakes, and water-retaining structures Proficiency in design software such as 12d Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills A passion for delivering high-quality technical outcomes and developing trusted client relationships

    What We Offer

    Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance Opportunity to work with industry-leading technical specialists Professional development programs and career pathways Financial assistance for further education and professional memberships Exposure to nationally and internationally significant projects Additional purchased annual leave options Generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers Wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture

    How to Apply

    Applications must be submitted online by clicking the Apply Now button and following the prompts.

    For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact:

    Helen Kruimel
    Principal Advisor - Recruitment & Talent
    Helen.Kruimel@smec.com

    Agency submissions
    All recruitment activities are managed through SMEC's Recruitment & Talent team. This role does not require agency support at this time. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees or hiring managers, as unsolicited resumes will not be accepted and SMEC will not be responsible for any associated fees.

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SMEC

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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