Senior Dams Engineer: Lead Dam Safety & Project Delivery

Jacobs; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Support for family planning

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Jacobs’ Water group is seeking Dams Engineers of all levels to help deliver a pipeline of dam safety projects across Australia. The role will work across multiple geographies, collaborating with water authorities, government, and mining clients.

In partnership with Sunwater, you will manage the ALARP program for 20 dams, focusing on safe water supply. You will assess project requirements, carry out inspections, and advance projects through planning, design, and construction.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in the design of hydraulic structures.
• Experience with dam safety management, inspections, and risk assessment.
• Ability to manage client relationships positively.
• Passion for mentoring and training engineers.
• Ability to build constructive, balanced relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess project requirements, carry out inspections, and advance projects through planning, design, and construction.
• Support waterway engineering teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Tertiary qualification in engineering

Hydraulic structures design

Dam safety management

Client relationship management

Mentoring engineers

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Jacobs’ Water group is seeking Dams Engineers of all levels to help deliver a pipeline of dam safety projects across Australia. The role will work across multiple geographies, collaborating with water authorities, government, and mining clients.

In partnership with Sunwater, you will manage the ALARP program for 20 dams, focusing on safe water supply. You will assess project requirements, carry out inspections, and advance projects through planning, design, and construction.