Principal Civil Engineer – Water Infrastructure

We’re looking for an experienced civil engineer to help deliver some of the most significant water conduit and pipeline projects across Victoria and Australia.

- Lead C/P project teams
- Partner with clients across the entire project life cycle — planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance.
- Develop sustainable, resilient infrastructure that supports population growth, water security, and communities.
- Deliver water transmission pipelines, wastewater conveyance systems, pump stations, integrated networks, dams, asset management, industrial infrastructure, and defence sector projects.
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
- Apply technical expertise to solve complex hydraulic and network challenges.
- Support business development, tender preparation, and technical proposals for major infrastructure opportunities.
- Mentor and develop emerging engineers.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (CPEng and/or RPEV highly regarded).
- Experience with water authorities and approval processes, including MRWA Design Acceptance Standards (DAS).
- Demonstrated experience in planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater pipeline, conveyance or network infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of pipeline design principles, hydraulic analysis, and water or wastewater network systems.
- Experience across full project lifecycle: planning, feasibility, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
- Consulting experience and ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
- Leading technical teams and managing project delivery is highly regarded.




- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships.

Additional Information

- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid work options.
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
- Volunteer and representation leave.
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected.

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