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Principal Civil Engineer - Water

Perth, Western Australia💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead delivery of civil engineering projects within the water infrastructure space, ensuring outcomes meet client expectations, regulatory requirements, and project timelines.

Role type

Principal Civil Engineer (Water Infrastructure)

Builds

Sustainable water infrastructure projects for Western Australia water authorities

Domain

Water infrastructure / Civil Engineering

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Complex engineering design, project scoping and budgeting, regulatory compliance, technical mentorship, contract negotiation, feasibility studies, design standards development

Preferred skills

Western Australia market knowledge, Water Corp design standards expertise, Chartered Engineer (CPEng) credentials

Technologies

Civil engineering design software, project management tools

Responsibilities

Lead complex engineering design tasks including drawings, reports, and regulatory applications; Participate in and lead meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors; Provide guidance to junior staff and supervise project resources; Develop project scopes, budgets, and design approaches for small projects; Resolve complex engineering issues using advanced knowledge; Apply knowledge of local market and design standards; Provide technical input into feasibility studies and complex design challenges; Mentor junior staff and support their professional growth

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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