CareerPlan

Principal Civil Engineer – Water Infrastructure

Melbourne, VIC, auFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead the design and delivery of major water transmission, wastewater conveyance, and pumping infrastructure projects across Victoria and Australia.

Role type

Principal Civil Engineer (Water Infrastructure)

Builds

Major water transmission pipelines, wastewater conveyance systems, pump stations, and integrated networks.

Domain

Water infrastructure and civil engineering

Required skills

Pipeline design, hydraulic analysis, network systems design, project lifecycle management, tender preparation, technical team leadership, stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

CPEng and/or RPEV registration, experience with MRWA Design Acceptance Standards (DAS), experience working with water authorities

Technologies

Hydraulic analysis tools, design software for water networks

Responsibilities

Lead or support the design of major water transmission and wastewater infrastructure projects; contribute across the full project lifecycle from concept to commissioning; build relationships with clients and contractors; support business development and tender preparation; mentor emerging engineers

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities