Principal Engineer

Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We're driven tomanage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

About the role

We have a fixed term opportunity until July 2027 for a Principal Engineer joining our engineering advisory team based in Leederville. Undertake and coordinate complex investigations, planning and analysis for assessment, design and development for our water treatment infrastructure throughout WA.

You'll also provide a centre of expertise technical support and advice to planners, designers, constructors and operators as well as helping to set our standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to help Water Corporation adopt more sustainable, reliable and easier approach to providing one of life's essentials – water. The role will be based in our Leederville office and will report to our Senior Principal Engineer – Water Treatment.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, and flexible work hours
• An additional 2 wellbeing days each year
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks

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What the role will involve

• Undertake and coordinate complex investigations, conceptual planning and financial analysis for assessment, design, development and remedial works of allocated infrastructure assets
• Develop and maintain engineering design criteria, design standards and manuals for a specific infrastructure design function within the agreed budgetary and time constraints
• Provide a centre of expertise and high-level specialist technical advice on water treatment related engineering criteria and design standards
• Develop and maintain modelling capability and protocols in process and/or hydraulic modelling of water treatment plants
• Prepare job briefs for the engagement of consultants and evaluate consultant proposals. Examine tenders and make recommendations.
• Undertake the role of Design Manager for nominated projects and review outputs and performance for conformity to agreed requirements, standards, time and cost
• Represent the Corporation in consultations and negotiations with Government agencies, local authorities, Water Services Association of Australia, standards organisations, consultants, developers and stakeholders

About you

You'llhaveaqualification ina relevant engineering discipline and a strong background inwater infrastructure planning and design. You'll bringsubstantial experience in process selection for water treatment plants, along withadvanced expertise in the design, commissioning, operations, or project management of water treatment assets.

A proven track record in theplanning and design of seawater desalination plantsandnew source investigations, you'll be confident in preparing and reviewingtechnical reports, consultant briefs, and tender specificationsfor water industry infrastructure, and possess asound understanding of water-related infrastructure assets and systems. Your ability toanalyse existing or proposed infrastructure for engineering and economic effectiveness, and to presentviable, strategic recommendations, will be key to success in this role.

While the above criteria require considerable process engineering experience related to water treatment, individuals with extensive mechanical engineering or process control & SCADA engineering, or similar experience related to water treatment are encouraged to apply.

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Wednesday 20th August 2025

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website