Principal Civil Engineer, Water Infrastructure

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Jacobs Full time
Overview

Principal Civil Engineer, Water Infrastructure role at Jacobs.

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Responsibilities
  • Lead complex water infrastructure projects, including large diameter or reticulation pipelines, treatment plants and pump stations.
  • Provide expert consultancy and detailed design engineering services for clients while offering technical leadership for successful project delivery.
  • Collaborate with design teams, other technical leaders, commercial teams and project management to create opportunities for Jacobs across our engineering services panel.
  • Balance technical innovation with practical implementation, ensuring designs are excellent, buildable and deliverable within commercial constraints.
  • Support planning, design, project delivery leadership and business development, working with major water authorities across the state and Australia.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent (Ceng or PE)
  • 15+ years experience in water and wastewater civil engineering
  • Strong background in water industry consultancy, civil design and project delivery
  • Proven track record of technical leadership for successful delivery of water infrastructure projects
  • Comprehensive knowledge of safety in design and Australian water industry standards
  • Proven ability to coordinate multiple engineering or adjacent disciplines across geographic locations
  • Ability to mentor early or mid-career professionals
Why Jacobs

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, workplace flexibility, and a culture that invests in ongoing professional development. We offer flexible working arrangements, wellbeing resources, and opportunities to contribute to community programs and our global giving and volunteering initiatives.

Jacobs is committed to inclusion and belonging. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply, with cultural safety at interviews and opportunities to participate in interview panels.

Additional information

We value collaboration and in-person interactions, complemented by a hybrid working policy that allows a mix of office/project and remote work. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please contact Careers Support.


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