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Senior Engineer Hydraulic

  • 500592
  • Adelaide, SA
  • Engineering
  • Sustainable Infrastructure
  • Ongoing- Full Time
  • Closing at: May 26 2025 - 17:00 ACST

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 Job

SA water is looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Engineer Hydraulic (Water & Waste) to provide technical expertise and guidance. In this role, you will support the Engineering teams for hydraulic investigation, collaborating with business partners, to adopt suitable new technologies. Your forensic abilities will be crucial in resolving issues for optimal outcomes.

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. You will maintain high engineering proficiency, delivering exceptional advice, and technical auditing services for SA Water's capital projects.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and driving engineering excellence, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity at SA Water.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert support in Hydraulic engineering matters across the corporation (water and waste).
  • Offer technical guidance in Safety in Design (SiD) matters.
  • Collaborate with the Principal Engineer to enhance the teams' capabilities.
  • Identify and evaluate new technologies, driving innovation and best practice improvements in Hydraulic engineering standards and practices.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders ensuring effective communication with engineering teams, project managers, vendors and contractors.
  • Determine suitability of new and emerging technology to benefit the corporation.
  • Support to the Engineering design/studies team for mechanical investigation.
  • Travel to sites to assess engineering situations frequently.

About the Person:

This role has the ability to influence the engineering team working with the Principal Engineer to achieve the company objectives, as the Senior Engineer of the Team you will need the following to be successful:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Postgraduate qualifications are desirable but not essential.
  • Sound knowledge of Hydraulic engineering procedures and practices (water & waste).
  • Experience in the provision of investigation, concept and detailed design of mechanical infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated experience in the executing complex and critical engineering investigations.
  • Knowledge to develop project specific hydraulic specifications.
  • 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

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

Applications close on the 26th of May at 17:00PM.

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. 

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