Principal Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Sydney; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working environment

Life, personal accident, and salary

Inclusive networks and development

Annual Health Checks and professional

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Sydney is seeking an experienced Civil Water Infrastructure Engineer to lead planning, design and delivery of major water, wastewater and recycled water projects across New South Wales. You will collaborate with the Sydney Water team and national specialists, guiding pipeline, pumping stations, storage and network work from concept through detailed design and construction support.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop practical design solutions and contribute to bids and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 7–10 years' experience in Civil Water infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering pipelines, pumping stations and water/wastewater networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver water, wastewater and recycled water infrastructure projects across NSW and Australia.
• Develop concept designs, detailed designs and technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary water projects.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to bids and business development.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing within teams.

Skills

Water infrastructure experience

Lead project delivery

Client-facing communication

Multidisciplinary design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your opportunity

As a Civil Engineer based in Sydney, you will play a key role in the planning, design and delivery of major water, wastewater and recycled water infrastructure projects across New South Wales. You’ll work closely with our Sydney-based Water team and broader national specialists, supporting pipeline, pumping station, storage and network infrastructure projects from optioneering and concept design through to detailed design, construction support and delivery.

You will be joining a diverse and passionate team with astrong pipeline of workacrossthe watersector. This role will give you the opportunity to lead and contribute to complexpipelineandnetwork infrastructure projects, develop practicaland buildabledesign solutions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support key clientsand delivery partners across NSW.You will alsoassistwithbusiness development opportunities under the directionofour team leaders, including proposal preparation, clientengagementandtechnical input into bids.

You will have the opportunity to:

Lead and deliver pipeline, pumping station, storage, water, wastewater and recycled water infrastructure projects across NSW and Australia.

Develop and review concept designs, detailed designs, technical specifications, designreportsand construction-phase documentation.

Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary water infrastructure projects, working closely with civil, mechanical, electrical, process, geotechnical and environmental specialists.

Apply sound engineering judgement to pipeline alignment, hydraulic design, constructability, asset integration, risk, safety in design and whole-of-life outcomes.

Build strong relationships with clients, authorities,contractorsand project partners,representingMott MacDonald in technical discussions and design reviews.

Support tenders,proposalsand business development activities to contribute to the growth and direction of the Sydney Water team.

Mentor and develop junior engineers, helping to strengthen technical capability within the NSW and national water teams.

About you

As an experiencedpipelineorcivilwaterinfrastructureengineer, you will bring strong technical capability, consultingexperienceand the confidence to lead project delivery within a multidisciplinary environment.You’llbe comfortable working with clients, utilities, contractorsand authorities, guiding technical outcomes and supporting the growth of our Sydney-based waterinfrastructurecapability. Some key requirements for the role include:

Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering.

Between 7 - 10 years’ experience in Civil Water infrastructure projects including Water, Wastewater, Pump stations and Water treatment. We recognise that experience can be gained in different ways, so if you do not meet the exact years of experience outlined but bring strong water infrastructure experience, technical capability and a proactive mindset, we would still encourage you to apply.

Significant experiencedelivering pipeline, pumping station, storage, water, wastewater or recycled water infrastructure projects within a consulting,utilityor contractor environment.

Strong technical understanding of pipeline design, hydraulic design, pressure mains, gravity sewers, rising mains, water supply, wastewaternetworksand associated infrastructure.

Familiarity with relevant Australian standards, water authority requirements and Sydney Water standards,processesor project environments.

Experience working across multidisciplinary design teams on major infrastructure, utilities, land development, transportinterfaceor capital delivery projects.

Proven ability to lead technical delivery, manage project interfaces, coordinate designinputsand produce high-quality, client-ready deliverables.

Strong client-facing capability, including the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and confidently with clients,authoritiesand delivery partners.

Experience in consulting, including preparing proposals, supportingbidsand contributing to business development activities.

Proven technical leadership,including mentoring and guiding junior engineersand supporting knowledge sharing across teams.

A positive, proactive mindset with the confidence to lead,collaborateand contribute to a vibrant team culture.

Our values, and Benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be, including:

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
  Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

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