Senior Water Engineer

We are a dynamic team of passionate civil engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, town planners, urban designers, water engineers, digital specialists and visual media artists providing consultancy services to the property and infrastructure sectors. Our team of more than 350 people work across ten offices in VIC, NSW, SA, QLD and the ACT.

Our integrated water team combines the skills of engineers that advise, design and consult on a diverse range of projects throughout the project lifecycle. Although diverse, at the heart of our work is one common theme: we share a passion for c reating a sense of place for people whilst protecting the environment and waterways where we live and work. We create a legacy by delivering quality outcomes with long lasting impact.

Job Description

About the opportunity

Due to growth in the team, we are seeking a Senior Water Engineer to join our team, working on civil engineering design while providing advisory services. You’ll be exposed to a wide range of integrated water projects and enjoy true variety in your work. This role will see you:

- Being recognised as a technical lead on complex, multi-disciplinary land development projects and contributing a high degree of quality engineering solutions
- Deliver design projects such as waterway design, stormwater harvesting schemes, wetlands, and retarding basins
- Contribute to stormwater management plans and water strategy, influencing outcomes and challenging industry status-quo.
- Mentoring and developing graduates and junior engineers, fostering a strong professional development culture

We would also consider a civil engineer who is genuinely interested in moving their career into the water sector. We’ve had great success internally supporting civil engineers to transition into water and grow their careers, providing strong mentoring, training, and hands-on project exposure to set them up for long-term success. If you’re keen to broaden your skillset and build a meaningful career in water, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Melbourne Water Team?

Our Melbourne water team is one of the most experienced and established teams at Spiire, offering the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced professionals who are leaders in their field. You’ll benefit from strong mentoring and knowledge-sharing, with real scope to learn, grow, and build deep technical expertise. We actively support career development, whether you want to specialise in a particular area or broaden your experience across disciplines. You’ll also be encouraged to participate in industry bodies and conferences, helping you build your professional profile and network. With projects spanning across Victoria and interstate, you’ll gain exposure to diverse, large-scale, and technically challenging work.

About you

First and foremost, you share our passion for achieving the best project outcomes through collaboration and inclusive teamwork. You are a seasoned Engineer with a proven track record successfully delivering land development projects and associated infrastructure, ready to take on a technical lead role. You will come to us with:

- Experience in design of urban drainage design, WSUD, flood management and waterway assets, dams and alternative water systems.
- Proficient in a variety software, including several of the following: AutoCAD, 12d, MUSIC, RORB, TUFLOW, DRAINS, and HECRAS.
- A keen interest in stormwater / integrated water management planning, and designs of assets that deliver great community outcomes.
- Previous experience leading, developing and/or mentoring project teams and individuals.
- A passion for teamwork and collaboration; fostering a multidisciplinary approach to projects.
- Previous experience with water authorities, local council or water corporations will be highly regarded.

Our Culture

At Spiire, we believe our culture is our difference. We’re a forward-thinking, people-centric organisation that recognises the importance of working as one team towards a common goal. As a successful and growing employee-owned business, we recognise and reward the contributions of our people and provide real opportunities and pathways for career progression.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s on offer:

- Structured internal training programs, knowledge sharing forums and mentoring opportunities
- An awesome CBD office location that emanates our corporate value of fun Includes a breakfast bar, table tennis, wellbeing room and Friday happy hour
- Health and wellbeing events promoting physical and mental wellbeing
- An extension of leave benefits including study leave, volunteer days and floating public holidays

If this role sounds like you, please follow the link below to apply. For more information on Spiire, check out our website at www.spiire.com.au

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