Senior Civil Engineer

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia GHD Full time

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Job Description

The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Job Description

The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You'll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities

Who are we looking for?

We're seeking a Senior Civil Engineer (or at the Technical Director / Principal Engineer level) to join our Water Group, based in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, or Gold Coast. You'll play a pivotal role in the technical delivery of water and wastewater system solutions, collaborating with passionate and high-performing teams.

Working with a flexible, welcoming and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you:

  • Lead and contribute to the civil design of water and wastewater infrastructure, including pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, and treatment plant civil works.
  • Prepare and review technical documentation across concept, preliminary, and detailed design phases.
  • Provide input across the full project lifecycle—from planning and feasibility to detailed design, construction and commissioning.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
  • Apply relevant design standards and use tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, 12d, and WSAA guidelines.

What you will bring to the team:
  • A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
  • RPEQ status or ability to obtain.
  • 8+ years' experience in water and wastewater infrastructure design, ideally within a consultancy environment.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering hydraulic and transient designs for treatment plants (water and wastewater) and linear infrastructure.
  • Strong technical and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and client-focused approach.

Interested? Apply online now.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact.

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionDesign, Consulting, and Engineering
  • IndustriesCivil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Environmental Services

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