Lead Wastewater Engineer – Network Modelling Expert

WorkPac Technical and Operations; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay processing

ABN options

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking an experienced wastewater engineer in Adelaide to provide technical leadership in servicing strategies to support growth programs. You will oversee hydraulic modelling, assess capacity, determine triggers, and mentor junior engineers.

You will lead up to 5 engineers, contribute to long-term capital pipelines and infrastructure staging, and engage with stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil, environmental or wastewater engineering.
• 8+ years in wastewater network planning and hydraulic modelling.
• Experience applying hydraulic modelling to growth strategies and developer assessments.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and manage a small team.
• Strong stakeholder communication with a safety-first approach.
• Flexible PAYG or ABN options with weekly pay.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and supervise wastewater network modelling to support strategic growth programs.
• Assess network capacity and infrastructure triggers for major housing and development precincts.
• Conduct steady-state and extended-period hydraulic simulations to resolve network constraints.
• Evaluate developer connection enquiries and provide clear, defensible technical advice.
• Provide technical leadership, peer reviews, and day-to-day supervision for up to 5 engineers.
• Contribute technical input into long-term capital investment pipelines and infrastructure staging.

Skills

Wastewater modelling

Hydraulic modelling

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Mentorship

Education

Civil/Environmental/Wastewater Engineering degree

Job description

WorkPac is seeking an experienced wastewater engineer in Adelaide to provide technical leadership in servicing strategies to support growth programs. You will oversee hydraulic modelling, assess capacity, determine triggers, and mentor junior engineers.

You will lead up to 5 engineers, contribute to long-term capital pipelines and infrastructure staging, and engage with stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.