Senior Water and Sewer Engineer

Northrop Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Income protection

Career development

Wellbeing support

Social events

Diverse projects

Job summary

Northrop Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd seeks a Senior Water and Sewer Engineer to lead delivery across built form, road infrastructure, and high-density precincts. You will own technical delivery from concept to construction, mentoring graduates and coordinating with a diverse client base in a dynamic Northrop team.

You’ll work with 12d, WaterCAD, Mike Plus and SWMM, applying hydraulic design principles and budget oversight to ensure successful project outcomes and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in water and sewer infrastructure design and project delivery.
• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Proficient in industry software including 12d, WaterCAD, Mike +, SWMM.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic design principles and utility coordination.
• Experience in hydraulic assessments and modelling to inform design decisions.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and quality systems.
• Ability to review and verify technical designs for accuracy and constructability.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and own technical delivery of civil projects across built form, road infrastructure and public domain works.
• Manage client engagements and meetings; supervise graduates and undergraduates.
• Oversee project costings, budgets and scheduling to meet key deadlines.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical development across the team.
• Contribute to business development and preparation of proposals.

Skills

Water & sewer design

Project leadership

Client liaison

Hydraulic modelling

Budgeting & cost control

Team mentorship

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

12d

WaterCAD

Mike Plus

SWMM

Job description

You’re an experienced Senior Water and Sewer engineer looking to take the next step in your career. You will lead project teams, taking ownership of the technical delivery of civil projects across built form, road infrastructure, high-density precinct development, and public domain works.

This role is based from either our Sydney, Newcastle or Brisbane offices.

What You’ll Own

As a Senior Water and Sewer Engineer, You will be joining a professional and collaborative team that comprises of engineers, designers, drafters, graduates and undergraduates, working on a varied scope of projects within the built environment.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects with new and existing clients, you will be leading projects whilst supported by a close-knit management team. You will be client facing, with the autonomy of leading projects from concept to construction and technical job delivery – with the support to help you succeed.

Operating with an appropriate level of autonomy to deliver technically challenging projects, key components of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical delivery of a wide range of water supply and sewer infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, industrial and public infrastructure developments.
• Working closely with a diverse client base, responding efficiently to client's needs, including attendance at meetings and inspections.
• Assist with project costings, monitoring project performance and budget ensuring that key dates are met and projects remain within budget.
• Provide mentorship to our graduates and undergraduates.
• Contribute to technical development across the structural section.
• Develop skills in business development including preparation of proposals.

You will be part of a growing office with a great culture that includes regular team catch ups, office events and regular social activities.

Why Northrop

We’re employee owned. That means the people working in our business have a genuine stake in its future.

There are no external shareholders or overseas parent company. Decisions are made by people who understand our work, our clients and our people. Our leaders are accessible, and when you have an idea for doing something better, you’ll be encouraged to share it.

For more than 50 years, we’ve built our business around our people, our relationships and the impact our work has on communities.

Today, our multidisciplinary teams work across NSW, ACT, Queensland and Victoria on projects of all sizes, spanning sectors including health, education, residential, commercial, industrial, sport and land development.

What You Bring

Essential:

• Ideally 8+ years experience in water and sewer infrastructure design and project delivery, typically 8+ years.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering.
• Proficient in industry software including 12d, WaterCAD, Mike +, SWMM
• Strong understanding of hydraulic design principles, infrastructure servicing requirements and utility coordination.
• Demonstrated capability in undertaking and reviewing hydraulic assessments and modelling to inform engineering design and decision-making.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, authority requirements, engineering standards, design guidelines and quality management systems.
• Ability to review and verify technical designs and documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance and constructability.
• Strong team ethic to work collaboratively across functional groups.
• Familiar with financial management of projects internally is highly valued.

What’s In It For You

• Industry-benchmarked salary with annual reviews, we pay properly and revisit it every year.
• Genuine flexibility: hybrid working, flexible hours, alternative public holidays, we’ll have a real conversation about what works for you
• Paid parental leave for primary carers, maternity, and partners
• Salary income protection insurance
• Monthly one-on-one career development conversations, mentoring programs, and investment in both internal and external training
• Free EAP and wellbeing support.
• A positive and enjoyable workplace with a supportive team, a relaxed culture, and regular opportunities to connect through social activities and company events throughout the year.
• A diverse range of projects and opportunities, from small residential developments to major hospitals, race tracks, airports, and everything in between. With such a broad variety of work, there's always something new to keep your role interesting and rewarding.

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer. We actively welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, let us know — we’ll make it work.