At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful - Enrich Quality of Life. With a $7 billion asset base and services spanning 1.5 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across Southeast Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.

Your prospect:

Join our Development Services team and play a key role in helping shape the growth of Southeast Queensland. In this role, you'll assess Water Approval applications and provide technical advice on development enquiries, helping to ensure new developments are supported by safe, reliable and effective water and wastewater networks and services.

You'll apply your engineering knowledge to assess proposed solutions, provide technical recommendations and validate designs in line with legislation, industry standards and Urban Utilities' requirements. You'll also work closely with internal stakeholders and customers to resolve issues, analyse information, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to better ways of working. This is a great opportunity to build your technical capability, gain valuable experience across the development and water industry, and make a tangible contribution to the communities we serve.

About you:

You're an engineer who enjoys solving problems, working with customers and stakeholders, and applying your technical knowledge to deliver practical outcomes. You'll bring a strong analytical mindset, a commitment to quality and a willingness to learn, along with the ability to communicate clearly and build positive working relationships.

You'll also bring:





- A Bachelor of Engineering and relevant engineering experience, ideally within water, wastewater, development or infrastructure.
- The ability to assess technical information, analyse data and make sound recommendations in line with relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
- A customer-focused approach, with the ability to investigate issues, resolve problems and deliver positive outcomes.
- A team-oriented one-team mindset, with the ability to build effective relationships and work with internal and external stakeholders.
- A growth mindset and willingness to identify opportunities for improvement, learn new things and contribute to better ways of working.

At Urban Utilities, we believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, emergency responders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

You might not meet every single requirement listed.



If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a strong contribution, we encourage you to apply.

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Why Urban Utilities

Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across Southeast Queensland. Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.

- Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
- Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family
- Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
- Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

There's no us without you. Come shape the future with us.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your application.

Please note: applicants may be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.

For further information please contact our Talent team at ••••@urbanutilities.com.au

Our Talent team & Hiring Managers kindly request that no unsolicited CVs are sent for this role.

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