Lead Water Engineer – Queensland Water Planning Team

About the role

A growing Queensland Water Planning team within an engineering consultancy is looking for a Lead Water Engineer based in Brisbane or Maroochydore. The team works on a strong pipeline of city-shaping projects for leading water utilities, influencing critical infrastructure decisions, strengthening client relationships and helping shape the team's capability and direction.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex engineering projects from concept to delivery
• Lead and work with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical and industry challenges
• Deliver high-quality network planning advice that informs decisions
• Contribute to resilient and innovative engineering solutions

Required profile

• Relevant engineering qualifications and a current RPEQ registration (or ability to obtain it)
• At least 10-12 years' experience in the water industry
• Track record of delivering practical, high-impact outcomes for water utilities
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to see the big picture and challenge assumptions
• Established relationships across the Southeast QLD water sector are highly regarded

Required skills

• Water and/or wastewater network planning
• RPEQ registration

The employer welcomes applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements and states that hiring decisions are made by people, not AI.