Field Lead: Acoustic Leak Detection & Water Loss Projects

Aqua Analytics; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Per diem

Phone allowance

Professional development

Growth path

Job summary

Aqua Analytics is seeking a field-focused acoustic leak detection engineer to support NSW utility and council projects. You’ll split time between the field and office, coordinating, planning, managing and delivering water loss reduction initiatives.

Daily tasks include conducting surveys, deploying IoT devices, and reporting findings via GIS/field platforms. You’ll travel as needed and represent the company on-site with clients.

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of water distribution networks and how they operate.
• Experience in acoustic leak detection, or a strong technical foundation with a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a small team and delivering exceptional results.
• Professional presence on client sites; ability to lead discussions with operators and managers.
• Willing to travel and spend time away from home when required.
• Familiarity with smart water / IoT devices is a plus, not essential.
• Owns their work and requires minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking acoustic leak detection surveys across pressurised water networks with latest technologies.
• Installing and maintaining IoT monitoring devices on water and wastewater pipelines.
• Reporting network defects to clients using field platforms, GIS tools and works management systems.
• Establishing and optimising DMAs through night flow analysis and valve verification.
• Supporting project planning, documentation and delivery coordination.
• Managing your own HSEQ compliance in the field with digital tools.
• Collaborating with clients and being the face of the company on-site.

Skills

Leak detection

IoT monitoring

GIS

Water networks

Travel readiness

Client facing

Project coordination

Tools

GIS software

IoT devices

Job description

Aqua Analytics is seeking a field-focused acoustic leak detection engineer to support NSW utility and council projects. You’ll split time between the field and office, coordinating, planning, managing and delivering water loss reduction initiatives.

Daily tasks include conducting surveys, deploying IoT devices, and reporting findings via GIS/field platforms. You’ll travel as needed and represent the company on-site with clients.