About the Company

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we’re focused on understanding and meeting our customers’ expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About the role 

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Civil and Pipeline/Water Engineer to join our Engineering Solutions team, supporting the delivery of civil investigations and condition assessments for water and wastewater infrastructure across the state. 

As an experienced engineer, you will influence and contribute expertise across the corporation, working with other teams on site to investigate and resolve problems and processes. Your work will play a key role in informing asset renewal, upgrade and maintenance planning through evidence-based insights. 

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical capability, practical experience in the water sector, and a commitment to delivering community-focused infrastructure outcomes that are aligned with SA Water’s values and purpose. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide technical support across all general civil and pipeline engineering matters across the corporation. 

• Provide timely engineering support for unplanned or emergency response activities.  

• Support Sustainability in Design (SuiD) and Safety in Design (SiD) initiatives and ensure integration into engineering activities. 

• Collaborate with the Principal Engineer, Civil, to develop and enhance technical capability within the team. 

• Support the review and continuous improvement of technical standards and guidelines for civil and pipeline infrastructure. 

• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging technologies where business benefits are identified. 

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders ensuring effective communication with engineering teams, project managers, vendors and contractors. 

About the Person 

To be successful in this role, you will need the following to be successful:   

• Tertiary qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering. 

• Proven experience in civil engineering within the water or wastewater sector, particularly in pipeline and infrastructure condition assessment and rehabilitation. 

• Demonstrated capability in executing novel, complex, and critical engineering investigations and designs in the civil (and pipelines) engineering discipline. 

• A high-level understanding of corrosion and material durability considerations, complemented by practical knowledge of pipeline structural integrity and support systems (e.g. anchor blocks, pipe chairs, thrust blocks), and exposure to site drainage, earthworks, stormwater management, and road/pavement condition assessment practices. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to resolving complex site issues. 

• Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia (EA) or in the process of obtaining chartership with EA is desirable. 

• A valid drivers' licence required. 

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au  

Further information can be found in the attached PD -  Senior Engineer Civil - Solutions.docx

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Gregg Forte from the Talent Acquisition team on Gregg.forte@sawater.com.au  

Applications close at 17:00PM on the 2nd of June.  

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.  

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.