Senior Engineer – Materials & Corrosion

About the role

We are seeking a senior subject‑matter expert to lead Materials & Corrosion engineering for a major South Australian infrastructure organisation. The role is contract‑based (12 months) and will focus on water and wastewater assets, ensuring best‑in‑class technical standards and safety in design.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Materials & Cathodic Protection discipline across the organisation.
• Provide specialist investigation, design and technical auditing for capital projects.
• Coordinate Safety in Design (SiD) consultations with Asset Management, Operations, WHS and Project Delivery teams.
• Develop and evolve technical standards, codes of practice and specifications for materials and corrosion prevention.
• Conduct site audits and deliver training to project managers, contractors and regional staff.
• Identify and recommend emerging technologies that deliver clear benefits.
• Contribute to the discipline knowledge base and support technical forums and workshops.

Required profile

• 10+ years of professional engineering experience in materials or corrosion engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status with Engineers Australia.
• Specialist expertise in steel and concrete corrosion prevention.
• Owner’s engineer experience on water industry projects.
• Experience with cathodic protection (highly regarded).
• Proven ability to prepare and review standards, codes of practice and specifications.
• Affiliation with ACA or NACE is advantageous.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel intra‑ and interstate.

Required skills

• Materials engineering
• Corrosion prevention (steel and concrete)
• Cathodic protection
• Safety in Design (SiD)
• Technical auditing
• Standards and codes development
• Water and wastewater infrastructure expertise

What we offer

• Competitive rate of $84.10 per hour (AUD).
• 12‑month contract with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact infrastructure projects in Adelaide.