Project Engineer – Design (Water Infrastructure)

Vexa Engineering

Project Engineer – Design (Water Infrastructure)

West Perth Office (normal), Vexa Workshop/Client site (as required)
Construction , Consulting , Design , Engineering , Engineering Mechanical , Project Management , Wastewater Treatment , Water Treatment

Posted : 11/05/26
Applications Close :10/06/26

Vexa Engineering is a specialist engineering consultancy delivering practical, high-quality water infrastructure solutions across municipal, industrial and mining water sectors.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Project Engineer – Design to lead the engineering design process across water infrastructure projects, providing technical input and coordinating multidiscipline teams, under the guidance of the Senior technical team.

The Role
You will be responsible for managing design activities from concept through to IFC, guiding engineers and drafters, and ensuring design quality, compliance and alignment with client, Australian and Vexa requirements. While mechanically led, the role requires coordination across civil, structural, electrical, controls and drafting disciplines.

This position suits an engineer transitioning from hands-on design into design management and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate engineering design across water infrastructure projects

Provide technical input and review of design deliverables

Coordinate multidiscipline engineering and drafting resources

Lead design reviews and Safety in Design workshops

Interface with clients, senior engineers,suppliers and OEMs

Ensure designs meet Australian Standards and water authority requirements

About You

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Experience in water infrastructure (municipal, industrial or mining)

Strong understanding of pump stations, pipelines and pipework