Associate Water Engineer, Water Infrastructure

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Associate Water Engineer - Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure

Shape the Future of Water Engineering with Jacobs. Embark on a Journey of Innovation and Excellence

Jacobs is on the lookout for Associate Water Engineer's to join our thriving ANZ Water Infrastructure sector based in Sydney or Newcastle. This is a fulltime role, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

You will provide mentorship and support to junior and Global Integrated Delivery team members, whilst taking on client-facing responsibilities, nurturing key relationships and maximising work-winning activities to expand our client and project portfolios. #JacobsWaterANZ

What You'll Do

• Deliver engineering solutions with outstanding technical and commercial results across the water sector including storage, conveyance, treatment (water and wastewater) and emerging technologies.
• Actively mentor junior team members and manage workload distribution within tasks.
• Foster client relationships and technical leadership.
  
  

Your Expertise

• Proficient in water and/or wastewater treatment and/or conveyance infrastructure, from planning to commissioning
• Around 10 years' experience in water and wastewater infrastructure design, with the ability to work with and coordinate multiple engineering disciplines, including those with some members located throughout Australia or internationally.
• Extensive knowledge of safety in design and relevant industry codes and standards relevant to the Australian water industry
• Demonstrated experience on multi-disciplinary projects, including participation in and facilitation of standard design meetings and workshops (progress design meetings, safety in design meetings and workshops etc).
• Ability to drive team excellence and delivery of quality solutions that meet client expectations.
• Technical specialist within cross-disciplinary knowledge and application.
• Mentors and guides junior team members in their own technical development.
• Foster strong cross-disciplinary relationships within Jacobs and our partners.
• Uphold Jacobs internal processes, including periodic reporting on project progress, financials, quality etc to keep the business well informed of progression and risks.
  
  

Your Client Focus

• Implement Jacobs' Client Centric Strategy to cultivate client relationships.
• Exemplify strong service delivery and engages with our ongoing pursuit of work through and ensuring high-quality service.
• Contribute to successful project delivery and coordinates resources to address relevant project challenges.
• An uncompromising approach to safety and welfare.
• Promote Jacobs' Beyond Zero culture of caring.
  
  

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

Qualifications And Experience

• Relevant degree qualifications in civil engineering.
• Extensive water and wastewater infrastructure design experience.
• In-depth knowledge of water industry standards, codes, and best practices, as well as a diverse understanding of the impact of construction/maintenance practicalities on design.
• Excellent task, design and project management, as well as client relationship skills.
• Outstanding technical communication and report writing abilities.
  
  

Join Jacobs and contribute to a world where water engineering solutions not only thrive but set the benchmark for innovation. Apply now to become an Associate Water Engineer and be at the forefront of shaping our water future

Jacobs. A world where you can.

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Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility and IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment. We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status in the 2025 Australian Workplace Equality Index.

We know that when people feel truly included, connection deepens and innovation soars. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our eight global Jacobs employee networks centred on driving inclusion and belonging – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and our Women's Network – find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

Accessibility & Accommodations

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process (such as alternative formats for application materials, accessible interview locations, interpreting services, or assistive technology) talk to your recruiter or your request can be logged HERE.

Cultural Support

We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.

Please note If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
• IndustriesCivil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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