Civil Engineer

Civil engineering deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment.

Their expertise ensures structures are safe, durable, and able to meet community water needs under variable environmental conditions.

Civil Engineers design and oversee the construction of water infrastructure such as dams, pipelines, treatment plants, and stormwater systems.
 This role is ideal for detail-oriented problem solvers who love turning technical concepts into real-world infrastructure. You’ll enjoy it if you like designing systems, managing projects, and applying maths and physics to practical challenges.
 
Civil Engineers in the water sector are strategic thinkers with an eye for detail and an ability to see the “big picture” - ensuring communities have resilient, sustainable water networks. Strong spatial reasoning, project management skills, and communication abilities are essential, as you’ll often work with multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
 
This suits individuals who enjoy both technical design and seeing projects through construction to completion.

ResponsibilitIes

  • Design and review water infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare drawings, specifications, and reports.
  • Inspect construction sites and supervise contractors.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and cost analysis.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on asset projects.

Qualifications for this role

The following qualifications can be used to become a Civil Engineer: 

  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering 
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) via Engineers Australia
  • Training in design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D)
 

Where you might work

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Treatment Plants
Consulting and advisory companies
Consultant Offices
Specialist contractors
Site Visits
Infrastructure partners
Infrastructure Projects

 

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