Global engineering consultancy with outstanding career opportunities Secure, long-term pipeline of work Flexible work arrangements, great culture, and attractive employee benefits
About SMEC
SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on some of the world's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects alongside experienced technical leaders and industry experts.
We support and empower our people to drive innovation, develop their careers, and contribute to meaningful projects that create lasting value for communities.
Our Infrastructure Business
At SMEC, our continued success in the infrastructure market is built on strong, long-term client relationships.
We partner with clients to understand their challenges and deliver sustainable, practical solutions across the full project lifecycle.
Our multidisciplinary teams are involved in major infrastructure projects throughout Australia, New Zealand, and globally.
The Opportunity
Due to a secure and growing pipeline of work, we are seeking an Experienced/Senior Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure to join our Brisbane Water team.
As a key member of our multidisciplinary water business, you will contribute to the delivery of major water infrastructure projects across Queensland and Australia.
You will work across the full water cycle, supporting the planning, design, and delivery of projects including:
Major water and wastewater pipelines
Large pumping stations
Water, wastewater, and advanced recycling treatment facilities
Water-retaining structures and associated infrastructure
Key Responsibilities
Deliver technical design and project outcomes across water infrastructure projects
Manage project tasks, budgets, and stakeholder expectations
Develop and maintain strong client relationships




Prepare technical reports, specifications, and design documentation
Contribute to proposals, tenders, and business development activities
Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
Ensure project deliverables meet client requirements, technical standards, and quality expectations
Support the commercial success of projects and the broader team
Apply sound project management principles to achieve successful project outcomes
About You
You will be a motivated and collaborative engineer with experience delivering water infrastructure projects within a consulting environment.
You will also demonstrate:
5-10 years' experience in water infrastructure design and delivery
RPEQ accreditation (or ability to obtain) highly regarded
Experience in technical delivery, project management, and client engagement
Design experience across water infrastructure projects, including buried pipelines, pump stations, intakes, and water-retaining structures
Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills
A passion for delivering high-quality technical outcomes and developing trusted client relationships
What We Offer
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Opportunity to work with industry-leading technical specialists
Career development programs and career pathways




Financial assistance for further education and professional memberships
Exposure to nationally and internationally significant projects
Additional purchased annual leave options
Generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
Wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits
A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture
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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