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Principal Engineer, Water & Wastewater

Brisbane, QLD, au💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects including reservoirs, trunk mains, and pump stations for residential, commercial, and municipal developments.

Role type

Senior leadership Principal Engineer (Water & Wastewater Construction)

Builds

Large trunk infrastructure, water reservoirs, pump stations, and regional water/wastewater systems

Domain

Civil engineering, water infrastructure, municipal development

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

water and wastewater infrastructure expertise, project delivery, construction administration, contract management (AS 2124/AS 4000), commercial negotiations, tender preparation, client relationship management, team mentorship

Preferred skills

RPEQ/CPEng qualification, business development, proactive team growth strategies

Technologies

AS 2124, AS 4000

Responsibilities

Lead water and wastewater construction projects from delivery to completion; act as key contact for clients, contractors, councils, and regulatory bodies; provide expert guidance on construction administration, site inspections, quality assurance, and defect management; manage contracts, variations, contractor claims, and commercial negotiations; lead tender preparation, evaluation, and recommendations; develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities; mentor and coach team members

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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