Senior Waterproofing Design Engineer – Hybrid

SYSTRA; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Employee assistance

Competitive remuneration

Professional development

Job summary

BG&E, part of the SYSTRA Group, is seeking a technically strong Waterproofing Specialist to join our Brisbane or Sydney team. You will design and deliver waterproofing solutions from project start to finish and work across new-build and retrofit projects.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in waterproofing design or remediation, a relevant engineering degree or certification, and the ability to manage projects with limited supervision while engaging stakeholders across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or strong technical certification background.
• 5-10 years of experience in waterproofing design, repairs, remediation, or related technical delivery.
• Background in consulting, remedial engineering, manufacturing, or supplier-based technical roles.
• Strong product knowledge and practical understanding of waterproofing systems.
• Capability to take projects from start to completion with limited supervision.
• Ability to self-manage, use initiative, and work effectively across teams.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders at a level beyond builders and subcontractors.
• Exposure to tunnels, buildings, and/or façades.
• Understanding of both new-build waterproofing and repair or retrofit of existing buildings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver waterproofing design and technical input from project commencement through to completion, with limited guidance.
• Work across both new-build waterproofing and repair, remedial, and retrofit projects for existing buildings and infrastructure.
• Provide expertise across assets such as tunnels, buildings, and façades.
• Take ownership of technical problem-solving and develop practical, high-quality waterproofing solutions.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and proactively engage with stakeholders across disciplines.
• Operate with a high level of autonomy.
• Contribute to a specialist capability that is uncommon in the market and highly valued by clients.

Skills

Engineering degree or strong technical

5-10 years waterproofing

Consulting/remedial experience

Waterproofing systems knowledge

Project ownership

Self-management

Stakeholder engagement

Exposure to tunnels/buildings/façades

New-build + retrofit understanding

Job description

BG&E, part of the SYSTRA Group, is seeking a technically strong Waterproofing Specialist to join our Brisbane or Sydney team. You will design and deliver waterproofing solutions from project start to finish and work across new-build and retrofit projects.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in waterproofing design or remediation, a relevant engineering degree or certification, and the ability to manage projects with limited supervision while engaging stakeholders across disciplines.