Senior Engineer - Major Third Party Projects


Job no: 1625

Category: Engineering & Environment

  • Join our engineering team based in Leederville
  • Shape decisions that will direct & sustain WA’s water infrastructure
  • 12 month fixed term opportunity with flexible work arrangements from $131,740 + Super

Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

About the role

We have a 12 month fixed term opportunity for a Senior Engineer joining our Major Third Party Projects team in the Engineering Business Unit. The role is an opportunity to develop skills across water, wastewater and drainage design, during design, construction and commissioning of asset relocations required to enable some of the State's large transport projects to progress. Based in our Leederville office, this role will be reporting to the Senior Principal Engineer - Major Third Party Projects.

Real benefits that matter

  • Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
  • Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
  • Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
  • Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, offering up to 15.5%. This includes 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
  • Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What the role will involve

  • Reviewing designs submitted by Alliance Contractors for new and relocated Water Corporation assets
  • Providing design advice through construction and commissioning
  • Monitoring design performance within agreed time and budget constraints and ensuring appropriate design criteria and requirements are incorporated
  • Providing advice to and liaising with external Alliance Contractors, Main Roads WA (MRWA), Public Transport Authority (PTA) and other service agencies, in relation to Water Corporation infrastructure design

Key skills and experience

You'll have a degree in a civil engineering discipline or equivalent, along with experience in design of water infrastructure assets. You'll also have knowledge of project management, and experience with preparation and review of technical reports and designs for water industry infrastructure. Your demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence key stakeholders will ensure success in this role.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Sunday 23rd February 2025

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website


Job no: 1625

Category: Engineering & Environment

  • Join our engineering team based in Leederville
  • Shape decisions that will direct & sustain WA’s water infrastructure
  • 12 month fixed term opportunity with flexible work arrangements from $131,740 + Super

Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

About the role

We have a 12 month fixed term opportunity for a Senior Engineer joining our Major Third Party Projects team in the Engineering Business Unit. The role is an opportunity to develop skills across water, wastewater and drainage design, during design, construction and commissioning of asset relocations required to enable some of the State's large transport projects to progress. Based in our Leederville office, this role will be reporting to the Senior Principal Engineer - Major Third Party Projects.

Real benefits that matter

  • Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
  • Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
  • Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
  • Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, offering up to 15.5%. This includes 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
  • Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What the role will involve

  • Reviewing designs submitted by Alliance Contractors for new and relocated Water Corporation assets
  • Providing design advice through construction and commissioning
  • Monitoring design performance within agreed time and budget constraints and ensuring appropriate design criteria and requirements are incorporated
  • Providing advice to and liaising with external Alliance Contractors, Main Roads WA (MRWA), Public Transport Authority (PTA) and other service agencies, in relation to Water Corporation infrastructure design

Key skills and experience

You'll have a degree in a civil engineering discipline or equivalent, along with experience in design of water infrastructure assets. You'll also have knowledge of project management, and experience with preparation and review of technical reports and designs for water industry infrastructure. Your demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence key stakeholders will ensure success in this role.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Sunday 23rd February 2025

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website

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