The Company A leading Australian provider of water, wastewater and pumping infrastructure solutions is seeking a Design Engineer to join its growing Pre-Construction team.

The business partners with councils, water authorities, developers and civil contractors to deliver pump stations, sewer infrastructure, stormwater systems and critical utility projects across Australia.

With a reputation for delivering practical, engineered solutions and supporting projects from concept through to construction, the business continues to expand its presence throughout the water infrastructure sector.

The Position Reporting to the Design Manager, the Design Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring designs are practical, compliant and construction-ready.

Acting as the bridge between engineering, drafting, clients and Water Authorities, you will review designs for constructability, coordinate drawing delivery and support the approvals process.

This position focuses on identifying issues early, reducing risk and ensuring projects move efficiently through pre-construction into delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Review concept and detailed designs for accuracy and completeness

Undertake constructability assessments and provide practical design feedback

Cross-check designs against Water Authority requirements and standards

Support client submissions and authority approvals

Identify design risks early and implement practical solutions

Work closely with drafting teams to coordinate drawing delivery and review cycles





Assist with technical client communications and design queries

Ensure engineering and drafting standards are maintained and updated

Support successful handover of projects into construction

About You You are an experienced engineer who understands both design and construction and can identify practical issues before they become costly site problems.

You enjoy working collaboratively across engineering, drafting, client and authority stakeholders and thrive in environments where technical quality and project outcomes are equally important.

Skills & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (essential)

Strong background in water, wastewater or civil infrastructure projects

Sound understanding of constructability, design review and project delivery

Experience working with Water Authority standards, requirements and approval processes

Ability to identify and mitigate design risks

Solid technical, communication and stakeholder management skills

High attention to detail and a methodical approach to design reviews

Ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines and project stakeholders

The Package

$150,000 - $190,000 + Super

Hybrid working, ability to work remotely in Greater Brisbane area

Senior technical role within a growing infrastructure business

Long-term career progression opportunities

Exposure to major water and wastewater infrastructure projects

Collaborative and highly experienced engineering team

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📌 Design Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Roc Consulting
📍 Brisbane