Senior Engineer - Water Infrastructure

SMEC; Sunshine Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring from industry leaders

Structured professional development

National and international projectopps

Purchased additional annual leave

Generous parental leave

Wellbeing and employee support

Job summary

SMEC on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer – Water Infrastructure to lead technical delivery and client engagement on water projects across Australia. You will design water and wastewater infrastructure, manage projects and stakeholders, and contribute to bids while mentoring junior engineers.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, strong client relationships, and opportunities to work on national and international projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or similar).
• RPEQ, or ability to obtain.
• 5–10 years’ experience in an engineering consultancy.
• Strong experience in water infrastructure detailed design.
• Proven ability to deliver projects and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Lead and contribute to the design of pipelines, pump stations, intakes, water retaining structures.
• Apply project management principles to meet program, budget, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated project outcomes.
• Provide technical input into bids and proposals.
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to winning repeat work.
• Ensure designs meet relevant standards, client requirements, and SMEC quality expectations.

Skills

Water design

Project management

Client engagement

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

• Sunshine Coast Based Role, Global Consultancy
• Solid Pipeline of Projects
• Attractive Package, Benefits and WFH options

Why join SMEC?

SMEC is a global engineering consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects across Australia and internationally. We offer genuine career development, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders on complex and meaningful water infrastructure projects.

With a strong pipeline of work and long-standing client relationships, our Infrastructure team continues to grow — and we’re looking for a Senior Civil Engineer – Water Infrastructure to join our Sunshine Coast office.

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll play a key part in the technical delivery, project management, and client engagement of water infrastructure projects locally and nationally.

You’ll be supported by experienced leaders while having the autonomy to take ownership of your projects and help drive commercial and technical success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Lead and contribute to the design of:
• Pipelines
• Pump stations
• Intakes
• Water retaining structures
• Apply project management principles to meet program, budget, and quality requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated project outcomes
• Provide technical input into bids and proposals
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to winning repeat work
• Ensure designs meet relevant standards, client requirements, and SMEC quality expectations

About You

You are an experienced water infrastructure engineer who enjoys both technical delivery and client interaction, and you’re motivated to continue growing your career within a consultancy environment.

You Will Ideally Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or similar)
• RPEQ, or ability to obtain
• 5–10 years’ experience in an engineering consultancy
• Strong experience in water infrastructure detailed design
• Proven ability to deliver projects and manage multiple stakeholders
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
• Ethical and diverse client portfolio
• Mentoring from industry leaders
• Structured professional development programs and study assistance
• National and international project opportunities
• Purchased additional annual leave
• Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
• Wellbeing and employee support benefits

Please note: All recruitment activities are managed through SMEC’s Resourcing team. Agency submissions are not required for this role.

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