Chartered Design Engineer

GRAF Australia Pty Ltd; Coolum Beach; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Leave

Employee Referral Program

Novated Lease Options

Wellness Incentive

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

GRAF Australia Pty Ltd in Queensland is seeking a Chartered Design Engineer to lead the technical design and delivery of complex wastewater and water infrastructure projects. You will develop practical, compliant solutions from concept through detailed design and provide technical leadership to project teams and clients.

The role focuses on wastewater treatment plants, pumping systems and associated infrastructure, ensuring designs meet Australian Standards and client specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status with Engineers Australia.
• Significant experience in wastewater treatment and water infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of treatment processes, pumping systems and hydraulic principles.
• Experience delivering engineering designs from concept through construction.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, codes and regulatory requirements.
• Proven technical leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong report writing, documentation and communication skills.
• Experience with engineering design and modelling software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and technical priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design of wastewater treatment plants, pumping systems and infrastructure.
• Develop concept, preliminary and detailed designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering assurance across project delivery.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, calculations and technical reports.
• Promote and present our systems to consultants and authorities, building relationships and adoption.
• Ensure designs comply with Australian Standards, regulatory requirements and client specifications.
• Work closely with process, mechanical, electrical, civil and project engineering teams.
• Support project planning, estimating, tendering and technical submissions.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, contractors and suppliers.
• Identify technical risks and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Mentor and support graduates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, design standards and engineering methodologies.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineer status (Engineers Australia)

Tools

Engineering design software

Modelling software

Job description

We are seeking a Chartered Design Engineer with strong experience in wastewater treatment and water infrastructure to lead the technical design and delivery of complex wastewater and treatment projects across Queensland.

The role will be responsible for developing practical, compliant and cost-effective engineering solutions from concept through to detailed design, while providing technical leadership to project teams, clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the engineering design of wastewater treatment plants, pumping systems and associated infrastructure.

Develop concept, preliminary and detailed designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.

Provide technical leadership and engineering assurance across project delivery.

Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, calculations and technical reports.

Promote and present our systems to consultants and counsel, building strong relationships and driving awareness and adoption of our solutions.

Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, regulatory requirements and client specifications.

Work closely with process, mechanical, electrical, civil and project engineering teams.

Support project planning, estimating, tendering and technical submissions.

Liaise with clients, authorities, contractors and suppliers.

Identify technical risks and develop practical engineering solutions.

Mentor and support graduates.

Contribute to continuous improvement, design standards and engineering methodologies.

Key Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering.

Chartered Professional Engineer status with Engineers Australia.

Significant experience in wastewater treatment and water infrastructure.

Strong understanding of treatment processes, pumping systems and hydraulic principles.

Experience delivering engineering designs from concept through construction.

Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, codes and regulatory requirements.

Proven technical leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Strong report writing, documentation and communication skills.

Experience with engineering design and modelling software.

Ability to manage multiple projects and technical priorities.

Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability.

Birthday Leave – Enjoy a paid day off to celebrate your birthday.

Employee Referral Program – Refer talented people to join our team and be rewarded for successful referrals.

Novated Lease Options – Access flexible vehicle leasing arrangements through a novated lease.

Wellness Incentive – Enjoy benefits and initiatives designed to support your health and wellbeing.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access confidential support and professional assistance for you and your immediate family.