At Innova Water, we help deliver them.

We are a specialist water and wastewater infrastructure consultancy providing process engineering, hydraulic design, design management, procurement support, commissioning assistance and technical project delivery services across Australia's east coast.

Unlike many traditional consultancies, our team combines process design expertise with extensive real-world construction, commissioning and project delivery experience. This allows us to provide practical engineering solutions that consider how infrastructure will actually be procured, built, commissioned and operated.

As a result, our clients engage us for far more than traditional design services. We regularly support projects through:

- Concept development and feasibility studies
- Process and hydraulic design
- Design management and coordination
- Procurement and vendor selection
- Construction support
- Commissioning and optimisation
- Proof of Performance (PoP) testing
- Operational handover and training

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Design Engineer or emerging Senior Design Engineer who can take ownership of projects, work directly with clients and continue developing their technical and project delivery capabilities.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to join a small, high-performing consultancy where you will have genuine responsibility and influence over project outcomes.

You will work across a wide range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects including:

- Water Treatment Plants
- Wastewater Treatment Plants
- Pump Stations
- Recycled Water Facilities
- Chemical Dosing Systems
- Pipeline and Transfer Infrastructure

You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development through detailed design, procurement, commissioning and handover.

This is not a purely desk-based design role.

You will regularly engage with:

- Clients
- Contractors
- Operators

and will see your designs progress from concept through to construction and operation.

Key Responsibilities

Process & Hydraulic Design

- Development of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
- Development and review of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs;)
- Process calculations and mass balances
- Hydraulic calculations and assessments
- Equipment sizing and selection
- Development of Basis of Design documentation
- Preparation of detailed design reports
- Functional descriptions and control philosophies
- Alarm lists and interlock schedules

You will be expected to progressively develop the capability to independently deliver complete process design packages.

Design Coordination

- Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines
- Manage technical design actions and deliverables
- Participate in design reviews and workshops
- Review drawings, reports and technical specifications
- Assist with CHAIR, HAZID, HAZOP and CHAZOP workshops
- Work directly with clients and project stakeholders
- Support junior engineers and designers as the team grows
- Develop technical scopes of work
- Assist with preparation of RFQs and procurement packages
- Review and assess vendor submissions
- Compare treatment technologies and equipment options
- Support equipment selection activities
- Assist clients with procurement-related technical decisions
- Participate in site inspections and investigations
- Support construction activities and technical queries
- Assist with commissioning planning and execution
- Support troubleshooting and optimisation activities
- Prepare operational documentation and training materials
- Contribute to Proof of Performance testing and reporting

About You

You are a practical engineer who enjoys solving real-world problems and seeing projects successfully delivered.

You take ownership of your work, communicate well with clients and enjoy being involved in more than just producing drawings and reports.

- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related discipline
- Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
- 5+ years relevant experience in water, wastewater or a related process industry
- Demonstrated experience undertaking process design activities
- Must be able to prepare or contribute to: PFDs, P&IDs;, Process calculations, Design reports
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Must be able to manage smaller projects or design packages with limited supervision
- Must be willing to participate in site work and commissioning activities
- Must have solid desire to continue growing as a specialist water industry engineer
- Must be Highly Regarded

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What Success Looks Like

- Within your first 12 months you will: Deliver process design packages with increasing independence
- Build strong relationships with clients and suppliers
- Lead smaller projects and design packages
- Support procurement and equipment selection activities
- Contribute to concept, tender and detailed design work
- Develop a broader understanding of design management and project delivery

Why Join Innova Water?

- Work directly with highly experienced water industry specialists
- Gain exposure to the full project lifecycle
- Increase your involvement in client-facing activities
- Participate in construction, commissioning and operational support
- Enjoy genuine responsibility and autonomy
- Be part of a growing specialist consultancy with a strong reputation for practical engineering solutions
- At Innova Water, you'll do more than produce designs.
- You'll help clients develop, procure, construct, commission and optimise critical water and wastewater infrastructure that serves communities across Australia.

Salary & Growth

$135,000 - $155,000 + Super (depending on experience and capability)

As a growing specialist consultancy, we recognise and reward people who take ownership, build strong client relationships and help drive successful project outcomes.

Additional remuneration may be considered over time based on:

- Demonstrated technical capability
- Project leadership
- Client management
- Contribution to business growth
- Overall impact on project delivery

For exceptional performers, future opportunities may include senior leadership responsibilities, expanded project ownership and participation in longer-term profit-sharing initiatives as the business continues to grow.

Working Arrangements

Brisbane office based (Ascot)

Up to 1 day per week work from home

Regular site visits and commissioning activities

Occasional travel as required

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📌 Senior Design Engineer - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure (Queensland)
🏢 Innova Water
📍 Queensland