Senior Engineer Mechanical

SA Water Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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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

As a Senior Engineer Mechanical, you'll provide expert technical support across a wide range of water and wastewater projects. In this role, you will lead high-level technical investigations, design development, system reviews, audits, and advisory services, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and the delivery of robust, sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on Safety in Design (SiD) matters and support the Principal Engineer on technical development of the Engineering Mechanical team.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive information and documentation to customers, with a strong emphasis on minimizing delays and offering cost-effective solutions.
• Support with developing strategies and documentation across operations, maintenance and condition-based monitoring.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure engineering outcomes meet business partners expectations.
• Assist the Principal Mechanical Engineer in reviewing and updating SA Water's technical standards and guidelines related to the mechanical engineering aspects of its infrastructure.
  

About the Person

You are a Senior Mechanical Engineer with ideally water industry experience, who has a passion for developing junior team members. You are passionate about sustainability and ready to help shape the future of engineering at SA Water. You will need the following to be successful:

• A professional engineering qualification (e.g. Tertiary Civil, Mechanical or Hydraulic).
• Post Graduate Qualifications and Affiliation and Recognition of discipline expertise by Engineers Australia is highly desirable.
• Strong detailed knowledge of Mechanical Engineering procedures and practices as applied to the water industry and large engineering organisations.
• Proven experience in the provision of investigation, option, concept, and detailed design of Mechanical infrastructure associated with the water industry.
• Proven experience in delivering innovative, complex, and high-impact engineering investigations and designs within the Mechanical discipline.
  

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 8 th of August 2025 at 5:00PM.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• IndustriesUtilities, Engineering Services, and Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

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