Senior Structural Engineer

Sydney Water; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Remuneration

Hybrid Work Environment

Continuous Professional Growth

24/7 Wellbeing Support

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Family First: parental leave and child

Fitness Passport

Novated Leasing

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer based in Parramatta with hybrid working arrangements. You will lead structural engineering excellence across critical water and wastewater infrastructure and provide technical leadership and assurance to optimise asset lifecycle performance.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will influence standards, governance and innovation while supporting development of engineering capability within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil or Structural recognised by Engineers Australia or under the Washington Accord.
• 8+ years' experience in structural engineering with at least 3 years in a senior capacity.
• Advanced knowledge of Engineering Standards and their development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and govern structural engineering standards, specifications and technical guidelines.
• Provide subject matter expertise and risk management across operations, maintenance and projects.
• Support engineering assurance activities, including evaluation of innovations and assessment of deviations.
• Represent Sydney Water in industry forums and promote engineering excellence and innovation.
• Support continuous improvement across engineering practices, systems and processes.

Skills

Structural engineering

Leadership

Engineering assurance

Standards governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Structural)

Job description

• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Parramatta with hybrid working arrangements.
• Lead structural engineering excellence across Sydney Water's critical water and wastewater infrastructure assets.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering assurance, influencing standards, innovation and asset lifecycle performance.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to provide technical expertise, advice and engineering leadership across Sydney Water's asset portfolio. You will play a key role in optimising asset lifecycle performance, supporting the delivery of reliable services to our customers and communities.

Working across multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to engineering assurance activities, standards development, technical governance and innovation initiatives. This is an opportunity to influence strategic engineering decisions while supporting the development of future engineering capability within the organisation.

What you'll be doing

• Develop, maintain and govern structural engineering standards, specifications and technical guidelines.
• Provide subject matter expertise and risk management advice across operational, maintenance and project activities.
• Support engineering assurance activities, including evaluation of innovations and assessment of technical deviations.
• Represent Sydney Water within industry forums and promote engineering excellence and innovation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering practices, systems and processes.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor of Engineering in Civil or Structural Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia or under the Washington Accord.
• At least 8 years' experience with structural engineering, including a minimum of 3 years’ operating at a senior level.
• Advanced knowledge of Engineering Standards and their development
• Strong knowledge of engineering design and construction practices within complex infrastructure environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, technical communication and report writing capabilities.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams and quality assurance frameworks.

Does this sound like you?

Applications close Sunday 22nd November at 11.59 AEST

We support you throughout the application process and can provide adjustments where required. For more information, please contact Marc Evans, Talent Acquisition Partner at ***********@sydneywater.com.au

Please refer to the JOB PROFILE for full role accountabilities.

• Competitive Remuneration: We'll ensure your skills and contributions are recognised and rewarded.
• Hybrid Work Environment: A flexible balance of office collaboration and remote working.
• Continuous Professional Growth: Access to leadership and development programs to support your career.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Free and confidential wellbeing services for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Access affordable health cover options.
• Family First: Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and childcare support benefits.
• Fitness Passport: Access to a wide network of gyms and aquatic centres across NSW.
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle financing options to support your lifestyle.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. Your personal information may also be used to establish a Dayforce talent profile. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Dayforce’s Terms and Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’sPrivacy Collection Statement – recruitment. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which include a criminal history check.