The Vacancy

Civil Engineer - Water and wastewater infrastructure

Location - Perth or Brisbane

Deliver civil engineering design for water and wastewater infrastructure, including pipelines, pump stations and treatment plant upgrades. Take ownership of assigned design packages and coordinate with other disciplines to produce practical, buildable solutions.

Working with Binnies Australia

We deliver water engineering consultancy for utilities, government and industrial clients, including treatment upgrades, conveyance and mine water projects. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and draw on Binnies and RSK specialists, including colleagues in other offices, to support studies, design and construction delivery.

The role supports direct client commissions and contractor-led design and construct projects. Work includes coordination with suppliers, operators and delivery partners, with site visits and travel as required by the assignment.

Role Responsibilities -

- Assess existing assets, review survey and investigation data, identify information gaps and contribute to site inspections, feasibility studies, options assessments and whole-life cost comparisons.
- Prepare concept, preliminary and detailed civil designs for water and sewer pipelines, pump station sites and treatment facilities, including site grading, earthworks, drainage, access and buried services.
- Develop pipeline alignments, profiles and layouts; assess cover, crossings, service conflicts, construction access and tie-ins. Coordinate hydraulic, geotechnical, structural and environmental specialist inputs.
- Prepare design calculations, reports, technical specifications, quantities and drawing mark-ups; brief CAD and BIM designers and check that drawings reflect the design basis.
- Integrate civil works with process, mechanical, structural, electrical and control designs. Resolve interfaces and record assumptions, constraints and design decisions.
- Contribute to safety in design and constructability reviews, including excavation, flooding, temporary works interfaces and maintaining operation during brownfield construction.
- Support tender queries, technical bid reviews, contractor requests for information and site inspections. Record observations and escalate departures from the design.

- Estimate hours and inputs for proposals,



monitor progress against the agreed scope and budget, and flag changes early. Close review comments before controlled issue.

Essential Qualifications And Experience -

- Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent relevant engineering qualification.
- Demonstrated professional experience designing water or wastewater infrastructure. Typically three or more years of relevant engineering experience, with appointment based on capability.
- Practical design experience in at least one of pipelines, pump stations or treatment plant civil works, with the ability to coordinate the remaining interfaces.
- Ability to interpret surveys, geotechnical reports and existing asset records, and prepare traceable calculations and clear technical documentation.
- Working knowledge of relevant Australian design standards and the ability to apply project-specific water authority requirements.
- Competence in engineering spreadsheets and reviewing CAD drawings or models; effective communication with clients, designers and construction teams.

Desirable Experience -

- Queensland or WA water utility projects; familiarity with Water Corporation, Seqwater, Urban Utilities or other relevant asset-owner requirements.
- Civil 3D, 12d, GIS or relevant hydraulic modelling tools;

experience with condition assessment, trenchless construction or brownfield tie-ins.

- CPEng or RPEQ, or active progress towards professional registration; experience checking work or mentoring less experienced engineers.

We Offer Excellent Benefits Including -

- Competitive salary
- Attractive parental leave policy
- Employee Assistance Program, including for your family
- Diverse working environment
- Wide network of resources through sister companies worldwide as part of RSK Group

To express your interest in joining a growing and exciting business in the Australian water industry, please apply now! #Engineering #Water

About Us





We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our cutting-edge approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration.

At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

📌 Civil Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Binnies Australia
📍 Perth