Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer & Tech Lead

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Adelaide seeks a Principal Civil Engineer/Technical Lead to head complex water and wastewater projects, shaping Australia’s water infrastructure.

You’ll provide expert consultancy, lead design and delivery, and coordinate multiple disciplines across sites and regions. The role offers hybrid working with flexible arrangements and a pathway to grow within a global engineering leader, plus a comprehensive benefits package and a strong focus on inclusion and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent (Ceng or PE) is preferred.
• Around 15+ years' experience in water or wastewater civil engineering.
• Strong background in water industry consultancy, Civil Design, construction or delivery.
• Proven track record of technical leadership for successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of major water/wastewater projects (pipelines, treatment plants, pump stations).
• Coordinate multiple engineering disciplines across geographic locations.
• Balance technical innovation with practical buildability and commercial awareness.

Skills

Technical leadership

Water/wastewater design

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Adelaide seeks a Principal Civil Engineer/Technical Lead to head complex water and wastewater projects, shaping Australia’s water infrastructure.

You’ll provide expert consultancy, lead design and delivery, and coordinate multiple disciplines across sites and regions. The role offers hybrid working with flexible arrangements and a pathway to grow within a global engineering leader, plus a comprehensive benefits package and a strong focus on inclusion and