Senior Engineer - Water Infrastructure

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development programs

Employee benefits

Generous parental leave

Job summary

SMEC, a global engineering consultancy, invites applications for an Experienced/Senior Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure to join our Brisbane Water team. You will contribute to major water projects across Queensland and Australia, covering planning, design, and delivery across the full water cycle and collaborating with technical specialists and clients.

You will lead and support design delivery, manage budgets, and help develop client relationships while growing technical and leadership

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in water infrastructure design and delivery.
• RPEQ accreditation is highly regarded or obtainable.
• Experience in technical delivery, project management, and client engagement.
• Design experience across water infra projects including pipelines and pump stations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to high-quality technical outcomes and trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design and project outcomes across water infrastructure projects.
• Manage project tasks, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and design documentation.
• Contribute to proposals, tenders and business development.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ensure deliverables meet client requirements and standards.
• Support commercial success of projects and the team.
• Apply sound project management principles to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Water design

Project management

Client engagement

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

RPEQ accreditation

Job description

• Global engineering consultancy with outstanding career opportunities
• Secure, long-term pipeline of work
• Flexible work arrangements, great culture, and attractive employee benefits

• Global engineering consultancy with outstanding career opportunities
• Secure, long-term pipeline of work
• Flexible work arrangements, great culture, and attractive employee benefits

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on some of the world's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects alongside experienced technical leaders and industry experts. We support and empower our people to drive innovation, develop their careers, and contribute to meaningful projects that create lasting value for communities.

Our Infrastructure Business

At SMEC, our continued success in the infrastructure market is built on strong, long-term client relationships. We partner with clients to understand their challenges and deliver sustainable, practical solutions across the full project lifecycle.

Our multidisciplinary teams are involved in major infrastructure projects throughout Australia, New Zealand, and globally.

The Opportunity

Due to a secure and growing pipeline of work, we are seeking an Experienced/Senior Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure to join our Brisbane Water team.

As a Key Member Of Our Multidisciplinary Water Business, You Will Contribute To The Delivery Of Major Water Infrastructure Projects Across Queensland And Australia. You Will Work Across The Full Water Cycle, Supporting The Planning, Design, And Delivery Of Projects Including

• Major water and wastewater pipelines
• Large pumping stations
• Water, wastewater, and advanced recycling treatment facilities
• Water-retaining structures and associated infrastructure

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with technical specialists, project managers, and clients while continuing to grow your technical and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design and project outcomes across water infrastructure projects
• Manage project tasks, budgets, and stakeholder expectations
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and design documentation
• Contribute to proposals, tenders, and business development activities
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Ensure project deliverables meet client requirements, technical standards, and quality expectations
• Support the commercial success of projects and the broader team
• Apply sound project management principles to achieve successful project outcomes

About You

You will be a motivated and collaborative engineer with experience delivering water infrastructure projects within a consulting environment.

You Will Also Demonstrate

• 5-10 years' experience in water infrastructure design and delivery
• RPEQ accreditation (or ability to obtain) highly regarded
• Experience in technical delivery, project management, and client engagement
• Design experience across water infrastructure projects, including buried pipelines, pump stations, intakes, and water-retaining structures
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills
• A passion for delivering high-quality technical outcomes and developing trusted client relationships

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading technical specialists
• Professional development programs and career pathways
• Financial assistance for further education and professional memberships
• Exposure to nationally and internationally significant projects
• Additional purchased annual leave options
• Generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture