Water/Wastewater Development Engineer (Fixed-Term)

Hunter Water Corporation Limited; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

14 weeks parental leave

5 days Carers Leave

Parental leave for both parents

Discounted health fund

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hunter Water Corporation Limited is seeking a Land Development Engineer in Newcastle for a fixed-term role until 30 June 2027. You will assess hydraulic capacity in water and wastewater networks and determine upgrades to meet customer, environmental and regulatory requirements.

You will review servicing strategies, apply policy, and liaise with stakeholders to enable developer projects while staying abreast of regulatory changes. Strong communication and IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater network functions.
• Experience with hydraulic modelling and network operations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate hydraulic capacity within water and wastewater networks.
• Review development water/sewer servicing strategies and upgrades.
• Apply the Connecting Asset Funding policy.
• Prepare and issue compliance certificates and notices as required.
• Engage with stakeholders including Developers and Accredited Suppliers.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory and technical changes affecting Hunter Water.

Skills

Civil/Environmental Eng

Water/Wastewater knowledge

Hydraulic modelling

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Infoworks

Mike Urban

Job description

Hunter Water Corporation Limited is seeking a Land Development Engineer in Newcastle for a fixed-term role until 30 June 2027. You will assess hydraulic capacity in water and wastewater networks and determine upgrades to meet customer, environmental and regulatory requirements.

You will review servicing strategies, apply policy, and liaise with stakeholders to enable developer projects while staying abreast of regulatory changes. Strong communication and IT skills are essential.