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Aurecon

Lead Civil Engineer – Water Infrastructure

Aurecon

. Lead the civil design of major water and wastewater pipelines, treatment facilities, pumping stations, storage systems and associated infrastructure .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in civil design and hydraulic analysis for water and wastewater infrastructure, with a strong focus on delivering resilient and cost-effective solutions while adhering to Australian standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Civil Design LeadershipHydraulic AnalysisProject Lifecycle ManagementChartered Professional Engineer StatusClient-Focused Leadership

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Hard Skills
Civil Engineering QualificationWater Infrastructure DesignWastewater Infrastructure DesignFeasibility AssessmentDetailed DesignDesign AssuranceSafety in DesignRegulatory ComplianceHydraulic ModelingCost-Effective Solutions
Soft Skills
Collaborative LeadershipInfluencing Senior StakeholdersMentoring EngineersBuilding Trusted RelationshipsNavigating Complexity
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Professional EngineerRPEQ Registration
Industry Keywords
Australian StandardsWSA CodesSEQ CodeWater Industry RequirementsMunicipal Water ProjectsWastewater ProjectsPipelinesTreatment FacilitiesPumping StationsStorage Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the civil design of major water and wastewater pipelines, treatment facilities, pumping stations, storage systems and associated infrastructure
  • Set the technical direction on complex projects, providing senior-level judgement, design leadership and practical solutions
  • Guide projects through feasibility, options assessment, concept and detailed design, with opportunities to support construction and commissioning
  • Apply relevant Australian standards and water industry requirements, including WSA codes, SEQ Code and applicable Australian Standards
  • Mentor engineers and designers, review technical work and foster a collaborative culture
  • Build trusted relationships with Queensland water utilities, local councils, government agencies and contractor partners
  • Influence technical direction from feasibility and concept design through detailed design, construction and commissioning
  • Deliver resilient, cost-effective water infrastructure solutions across Brisbane, Greater Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A relevant civil engineering qualification and substantial experience leading the design and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects
  • Strong capability in civil design and hydraulic analysis for water and wastewater networks, pipelines, treatment facilities and related infrastructure
  • Experience across several stages of the project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept development through detailed design and delivery
  • Solid understanding of design assurance, safety in design, relevant regulatory obligations and Australian water industry standards
  • Chartered Professional Engineer status and RPEQ registration are desirable, or a commitment and clear pathway to achieving them
  • Confident, collaborative and client-focused leadership style, with credibility to influence senior stakeholders, navigate complexity and bring diverse disciplines together

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible ways of working, including part-time and job-share arrangements
  • Mentoring
  • Learning opportunities
  • Wellbeing support
  • Career development at every stage
  • Inclusive team environment where perspectives are valued