Senior Engineer Government Projects

Urban Utilities; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Health insurance discounts

Parental leave (18 wks)

Flexible work options

WORK180 endorsed employer

Job summary

Urban Utilities is seeking a Senior Engineer Government Projects to partner with government agencies, consultants and contractors across South East Queensland. You will provide technical leadership from planning through to construction and asset handover on major infrastructure programs.

You'll assess project impacts, deliver expert advice, and help protect our water and wastewater assets while navigating complex stakeholder environments. Chartered or eligible RPEQ registration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer and/or RPEQ or eligible.
• Experience in infrastructure, utilities, transport or major projects.
• Proven ability to review designs and assess impacts.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Experience managing risk across concurrent projects.
• Customer-focused with sound commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice for government infrastructure projects.
• Lead impact assessments and design reviews for compliance.
• Build relationships with government agencies, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Manage project risks and develop asset protection solutions.
• Deliver engineering recommendations to support decisions.
• Support project assurance, construction compliance and asset handover.
• Contribute to engineering standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Project Leadership

Commercial Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful – Enrich Quality of Life. With a $7 billion asset base and services spanning 1.5 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across South East Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.

About the Opportunity

Play a key role in some of South East Queensland's most significant infrastructure projects.

As Senior Engineer Government Projects, you'll partner with government agencies, consultants and contractors to ensure major infrastructure projects are delivered while protecting Urban Utilities' critical water and wastewater assets.

From major transport projects to city-shaping developments, you'll provide expert technical advice, assess project impacts and influence outcomes that support our customers, communities and long-term asset interests.

Reporting to the Manager Government and Developer Projects, you'll provide engineering leadership and Project Management across the project lifecycle, from planning and design through to construction and asset handover, while navigating complex technical, operational and stakeholder considerations.

What You’ll Deliver

• Provide technical advice and assessments for major government infrastructure projects.
• Lead impact assessments and design reviews to ensure compliance with Urban Utilities and industry standards.
• Build strong relationships with government agencies, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Manage project risks and develop solutions that protect Urban Utilities' assets and service outcomes.
• Deliver technical recommendations and advice to support business decisions.
• Support project assurance, construction compliance and asset acceptance activities.
• Contribute to engineering standards, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You're a collaborative and commercially aware engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges and influencing outcomes across large multi-stakeholder projects. You'll bring:

• A degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer and/or RPEQ registration, or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Strong experience across infrastructure, utilities, transport or major capital project environments.
• Proven capability reviewing designs, assessing project impacts and navigating complex technical issues.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience managing risk and providing engineering advice across multiple concurrent projects.
• A customer-focused approach combined with sound commercial judgement and a commitment to continuous improvement.

At Urban Utilities, we believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, emergency responders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

You might not meet every single requirement listed. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a strong contribution, we encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Why Urban Utilities

Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across South East Queensland. Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.

• Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
• Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family
• Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
• Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

There’s no us without you. Come shape the future with us.

Applicants may be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.