Wastewater Designer

The Technical and Engineering Network; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing project diversity

Career stability

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm seeks a Civil Designer in Western Australia specializing in wastewater infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in civil design within the water sector, with advanced skills in 12d Model and 12d Drains. Responsibilities include developing 3D designs and ensuring compliance with Australian Standards. Competitive salary between $130,000 - $180,000 + Super, working with a reputable team on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in civil design within the water and utilities sector.
• Advanced proficiency in 12d Model and 12d Drains.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic principles and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D designs for wastewater pump stations and systems.
• Produce high-quality civil design documentation.
• Translate engineering concepts into construction drawings.

Skills

Civil design experience

Proficiency in 12d Model

Understanding of pump station design

Attention to detail

Solutions-focused approach

Tools

12d Model

12d Drains

Job description

This position sits within a high-performing civil engineering team delivering essential water infrastructure projects across Western Australia.

The role focuses on the detailed design of wastewater pump stations, rising mains, and associated pipeline systems, developed in line with stringent utility authority standards. Projects are technically complex and play a key role in supporting growing communities and major infrastructure programs across WA, complying to water corporation new standards.

It offers the opportunity to work on high-quality, compliant designs within a stable environment backed by a strong pipeline of secured work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D designs for wastewater pump stations, rising mains, and gravity sewer systems.
• Produce high-quality civil and hydraulic design documentation using 12d Model and 12d Drains.
• Translate engineering concepts into accurate, buildable construction drawings.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant Australian Standards and major WA utility authority requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers and stakeholders to resolve design challenges and optimise outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate design clashes early to support efficient project delivery.
• Maintain design accuracy and data integrity across all project stages.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years’ experience in civil design, ideally within the water and utilities sector.
• Advanced proficiency in 12d Model and 12d Drains (essential).
• Strong understanding of pump station design, reticulation networks, and hydraulic principles.
• Proven experience delivering designs aligned with strict utility authority standards in WA.
• High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Why Join?

• Competitive Salary: $130,000 – $180,000 + Super (dependent on experience).
• Exposure to complex, high-value infrastructure projects across WA.
• Work within an established team with a strong reputation and long-term contracts.
• Supportive environment with ongoing project diversity and career stability.

About Us

TEN Recruitment is an independently owned Western Australian recruitment business, connecting high-quality professionals with leading employers across surveying, engineering, and construction.

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