Lead Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure

About the role

Aurecon's Queensland Water team is looking for a Lead Civil Engineer based in Brisbane or Maroochydore to take a visible leadership role in water infrastructure across Brisbane, Greater Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. The role leads complex civil design, shapes project strategy and guides multidisciplinary teams, working on a pipeline of medium, large and major projects for water utilities, government agencies and delivery partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the civil design of major water and wastewater pipelines, treatment facilities, pumping stations, storage systems and associated infrastructure.
• Set technical direction on complex projects with senior-level judgement and practical solutions for clients.
• Guide projects through feasibility, options assessment, concept and detailed design, with opportunities to support construction and commissioning.
• Apply Australian standards and water industry requirements, including WSA codes, SEQ Code and applicable Australian Standards.
• Mentor engineers and designers, review technical work and build relationships with water utilities, councils, government agencies and contractors.

Required profile

• Relevant civil engineering qualification and substantial experience leading design and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Experience across several stages of the project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept through detailed design and delivery.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status and RPEQ registration are desirable, or a clear pathway to achieve them.
• Confident, collaborative and client-focused leadership style able to influence senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Civil design and hydraulic analysis for water and wastewater networks, pipelines and treatment facilities.
• Design assurance, safety in design and knowledge of Australian water industry standards.

What we offer

• Flexible ways of working, including part-time and job-share arrangements.
• Mentoring, learning opportunities, wellbeing support and career development.
• An established Queensland Water practice with a strong local project pipeline and client relationships.