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 prospect 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 strong 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 (Brisbane)
🏢 Innova Water
📍 Brisbane