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Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water Infrastructure

  • Pin (2)540 Wickham Street, Brisbane
  • Group (22) Engineering , Engineering Mechanical , Natural Resources - Water , Wastewater Treatment , Water Treatment

Posted : 10/07/26
Applications Close :9/08/26

Due to significant contract awards within our Australia & New Zealand Water business, we are expanding our Water Infrastructure Team in Southeast Queensland (SEQ), these awards bring a secure 10-year pipeline of work.

The Water Infrastructure group provides services to a range of internal and external clients on projects covering water and wastewater treatment, dams, asset management, major conveyance, industrial, civil infrastructure, mining, and defence sectors, with a key focus on supporting sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve.

By joining our team, you will have access to mentoring and guidance from our industry leading experts. You will also have the opportunity to work and collaborate with interstate and international offices.

How you’ll make a difference

  • As an experienced engineer, you will play a key role delivering mechanical designs as part of our integrated water infrastructure team across Australia and New Zealand.

  • You will provide mechanical engineering design, advice, review and approval whilst maintaining the high standards of delivery excellence established by the team.

  • Work on a diverse range of major national and international water infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater treatment plants, desalination, major pump station and pipelines, dams and headworks, and support our delivery of water, transport, power and urban development projects.

  • You will have opportunities to be mentored by leaders and industry experts in our business and will in turn mentor and develop emerging engineers to shape our future professionals.

About You

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive:

  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering – essential & RPEQ / CPEng – highly regarded.

  • Demonstrated mechanical design experience in water and/or wastewater projects within a dynamic consulting and design environment.

  • Knowledge of applicable design codes, standards and guidelines.

  • Experience delivering multi-disciplinary solutions and leading technical teams (highly regarded).

  • Passion for delivering high quality work, with excellent client and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why you’ll love working with us

  • Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options

  • Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         

  • Volunteer and representation leave

  • Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

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