Engineering - Senior Structural Engineer

Sydney Water; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Hybrid work environment

Continous professional growth

24/7 wellbeing support

Discounted private health insurance

Family friendly leave and childcare

Fitness passport

Novated leasing

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer in Parramatta to lead structural engineering excellence across our water and wastewater assets. You will influence standards, innovate and optimise asset lifecycle performance while guiding engineering assurance and governance.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll shape engineering requirements, participate in governance forums and mentor capability development within the organisation. Hybrid work arrangement supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil or Structural Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia or Washington Accord.
• 8+ years of structural engineering experience with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Advanced knowledge of Engineering Standards and their development.
• Experience in complex infrastructure design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop, govern, and update structural engineering standards, specs, and guidelines.
• Provide risk management advice across operations, maintenance and projects.
• Support engineering assurance activities and evaluate innovations.
• Represent Sydney Water in industry forums and promote engineering excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering practices and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Structural engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Engineering standards

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil/Structural

Job description

• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Parramatta with hybrid working arrangements.
• Lead structural engineering excellence across Sydney Water's critical water and wastewater infrastructure assets.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering assurance, influencing standards, innovation and asset lifecycle performance.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to provide technical expertise, advice and engineering leadership across Sydney Water's asset portfolio. You will play a key role in optimising asset lifecycle performance, supporting the delivery of reliable services to our customers and communities.

Working across multidisciplinary teams, you’ll contribute to engineering assurance activities, standards development, technical governance and innovation initiatives. This is an opportunity to influence strategic engineering decisions while supporting the development of future engineering capability within the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop, maintain and govern structural engineering standards, specifications and technical guidelines.
• Provide subject matter expertise and risk management advice across operational, maintenance and project activities.
• Support engineering assurance activities, including evaluation of innovations and assessment of technical deviations.
• Represent Sydney Water within industry forums and promote engineering excellence and innovation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering practices, systems and processes.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor of Engineering in Civil or Structural Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia or under the Washington Accord.
• At least 8 years' experience with structural engineering, including a minimum of 3 years’ operating at a senior level.
• Advanced knowledge of Engineering Standards and their development
• Strong knowledge of engineering design and construction practices within complex infrastructure environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, technical communication and report writing capabilities.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams and quality assurance frameworks.

Applications close Sunday 22nd November at 11.59 AEST

We support you throughout the application process and can provide adjustments where required. For more information, please contact Marc Evans, Talent Acquisition Partner at ***********@sydneywater.com.au

Please refer to the JOB PROFILE for full role accountabilities.

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure your skills and contributions are recognised and rewarded.
• Hybrid Work Environment: A flexible balance of office collaboration and remote working.
• Continuous Professional Growth: Access to leadership and development programs to support your career.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Free and confidential wellbeing services for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Access affordable health cover options.
• Family First: Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and childcare support benefits.
• Fitness Passport: Access to a wide network of gyms and aquatic centres across NSW.
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle financing options to support your lifestyle.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. Your personal information may also be used to establish a Dayforce talent profile. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Dayforce’s Terms and Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’sPrivacy Collection Statement – recruitment. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which include a criminal history check.