Water Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Adelaide, SA, is seeking a Water Engineer to support SA Water projects. You will contribute to the planning, design and delivery of water, wastewater, network and treatment infrastructure across the region, working with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, constructible solutions.

Responsibilities include civil design calculations, pipelines, pump stations and treatment facilities, plus coordinating inputs across teams and producing design reports,

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineer or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience contributing to the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Civil design capability, including design calculations, technical reporting, drawings, specifications and interdisciplinary design coordination.
• Exposure to geotechnical engineering inputs, ground conditions and constructability considerations.
• Understanding of Australian standards, client requirements, safety in design and quality assurance processes.
• Clear communication with multidisciplinary project teams, clients and delivery partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and technical inputs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects with guidance from senior team members.
• Support design development for pipelines, pump stations, and treatment facilities, drainage systems and network assets.
• Coordinate civil design inputs across multidisciplinary teams to support integrated project outcomes.
• Produce design reports, calculations, specifications, schedules and supporting documentation in line with project requirements.

Skills

Civil Engineer

Water/Wastewater design

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Due to continued growth in the South Australian water market, our Water team is seeking a Water Engineer to support SA Water projects. This role will be based in our Adelaide, South Australia office and will contribute to the planning, design and delivery of water, wastewater, network and treatment infrastructure across the region.

As a Water Engineer, you will contribute to civil design inputs for water infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, drainage systems and related network assets. You will work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, constructible and sustainable design solutions, with a focus on technical quality, safety in design, geotechnical interfaces and client outcomes.

Depending on your specific expertise, your responsibilities will include various aspects of:

• Civil design: Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and technical inputs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects with guidance from senior team members.
• Water infrastructure delivery: Support design development for pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities, drainage systems and network assets.
• Geotechnical interfaces: Apply geotechnical inputs to support constructability reviews, ground risk considerations and civil design decisions.
• Design coordination: Coordinate civil design inputs across multidisciplinary teams to support integrated project outcomes.
• Technical documentation: Produce design reports, calculations, specifications, schedules and supporting documentation in line with project requirements.

About you

• Degree in Civil Engineer or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience contributing to the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure, including pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities, drainage systems or network assets.
• Civil design capability, including design calculations, technical reporting, drawings, specifications and interdisciplinary design coordination.
• Exposure to geotechnical engineering inputs, ground conditions, constructability considerations and civil-geotechnical design interfaces.
• Understanding of Australian standards, client requirements, design maturity, safety in design and quality assurance processes.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams, clients and delivery partners.

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

You’ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible.