Job Description
Sunshine Coast Based Role, Global Consultancy Solid Pipeline of Projects Attractive Package, Benefits and WFH options
Why join SMEC?
SMEC is a global engineering consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects across Australia and internationally.
We offer genuine career development, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders on complex and meaningful water infrastructure projects.
With a strong pipeline of work and long-standing client relationships, our Infrastructure team continues to grow — and we're looking for a Senior Civil Engineer – Water Infrastructure to join our Sunshine Coast office.
The Opportunity
In this role, you'll play a key part in the technical delivery, project management, and client engagement of water infrastructure projects locally and nationally.
You'll be supported by experienced leaders while having the autonomy to take ownership of your projects and help drive commercial and technical success.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver technical design for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Lead and contribute to the design of pipelines, pump stations, intakes, water retaining structures
Apply project management principles to meet program, budget, and quality requirements
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated project outcomes
Provide technical input into bids and proposals
Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to winning repeat work
Ensure designs meet relevant standards, client requirements, and SMEC quality expectations
About You
You are an experienced water infrastructure engineer who enjoys both technical delivery and client interaction, and you're motivated to continue growing your career within a consultancy environment.
You Will Ideally Have Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or similar)
RPEQ, or ability to obtain 5–10 years' experience in an engineering consultancy
Strong experience in water infrastructure detailed design




Proven ability to deliver projects and manage multiple stakeholders
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
What We Offer
Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
Ethical and diverse client portfolio
Mentoring from industry leaders
Structured career development programs and study assistance
National and international project opportunities
Purchased additional annual leave
Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
Wellbeing and employee support benefits
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively.
Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners.
Leveraging our 70‐year history of delivering nation‐building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects.
SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia's iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in ****, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world.
Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world.
Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments.
Since ****, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia‐based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees.
Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.

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