Job Description

Wastewater Engineer | 6-month contract

SA |NSW

The opportunity

Fyfe is seeking a Wastewater Engineer to support a major strategic growth program. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with the possibility of a further 6-month extension.

Working with a Senior Wastewater Engineer, you will use hydraulic modelling, data analysis and technical assessment to understand how growth areas, government housing strategies and development proposals may affect wastewater networks. You will help identify constraints, test scenarios and develop practical infrastructure options.

What you'll do

• Support growth modelling: Prepare model inputs, run scenarios and analyse the impact of future growth on wastewater networks.
• Maintain quality data: Collect, validate and maintain network datasets, growth assumptions and modelling documentation.
• Undertake hydraulic analysis: Assess capacity, flow, storage, pump station and treatment constraints through relevant simulations.
• Use GIS and spatial information: Support the representation and analysis of growth areas and network infrastructure.
• Assess development enquiries: Complete preliminary network capacity assessments and identify potential constraints and upgrades.
• Develop options: Assist with model calibration, validation and the assessment of infrastructure augmentation options.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline
• Experience in wastewater network planning and hydraulic modelling
• Understanding of wastewater network infrastructure and system behaviour
• Experience with engineering analysis and technical documentation
• GIS or spatial data experience will be highly regarded
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach

Why Fyfe?

Fyfe is an Australian-owned professional services firm delivering integrated engineering, environment, planning and surveying services across Australia. Our people work across diverse projects in renewables, power, energy and resources, defence, infrastructure, property and utilities. With 800+ professionals across more than 30 offices, Fyfe brings together specialist expertise to deliver practical solutions for Australia's future.

We offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to a major strategic water and wastewater growth program that will help shape future infrastructure and support growing communities
• Secondment opportunities that allow you to work closely with project delivery teams and gain valuable experience within complex infrastructure programs
• Exposure to diverse, technically challenging projects across Fyfe's national water, infrastructure and broader multidisciplinary portfolio

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people are treated fairly and with respect, and where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop and succeed.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Ready to join Fyfe?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply now.

Eligibility: This position is open to Australian Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only. Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact the Fyfe Talent Acquisition Team at careers@fyfe.com.au.

Recruitment agencies: Fyfe does not accept unsolicited applications or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies for this position.