Associate Water Engineer

3 days ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Jacobs Full time
Overview

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.

Your impact

Water issues are prominent as we balance availability and demand, pollution, and resource constraints. Jacobs engineers, scientists, and planners collaborate with clients to address these water challenges. Jacobs has an opportunity for an Associate Water Engineer to join the team in Cairns, with responsibilities across the Northern Australia portfolio (Cairns, Darwin and Townsville) and the wider ANZ business.

In this role you will provide excellent consultancy, design and engineering services, manage projects to be delivered on time, on budget and to client satisfaction, and collaborate with commercial, project management and technical leaders to plan, develop, deliver and operate a range of water infrastructure projects.

Key focus areas include planning, delivering and operating projects, and contributing to client satisfaction and opportunities for Jacobs in Australia and New Zealand.

What you\'ll need

  • Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory requirement)
  • National Professional Engineer Registration (mandatory requirement)
  • Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (mandatory requirement)
  • Good interpersonal skills with ability to develop others and build strong client relationships
  • Understanding of industry standards and best practices
  • Construction Safety Training (White Card) and current driver's license

With safety and flexibility top of mind, Jacobs offers flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, and programs for wellbeing, volunteering, and client impact. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

Diversity & Inclusion

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including Employee Networks and Communities of Practice. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply; cultural safety is provided during interviews and applicants can nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel.

Jacobs supports hybrid working so employees can split time between offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work.

If you require adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.

Other information

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting


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