Chief Geotechnical Engineer

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Seqwater Full time

About Seqwater


At Seqwater, we're focused on delivering water and driving innovation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.


We're one of the largest water businesses in Australia, with a diverse asset base and operations extending from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.


As we expand our services, we're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region.


Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve.


About the Role


We're seeking an experienced Technical Lead – Dams (Geotechnical) to lead the engineering direction and governance on the geotechnical aspects of significant dam infrastructure projects.


You'll be working on high-profile water infrastructure projects, providing expert geotechnical engineering and design advice, and implementing technical management frameworks to improve consistency and effectiveness.


Your Key Responsibilities



  • Provide geotechnical engineering and design advice on dam infrastructure projects, ensuring safety in design principles and regulatory requirements are considered.
  • Lead the technical governance and engineering assurance activities on geotechnical aspects of dam projects, including strategic planning, design, delivery, and operations.
  • Work with the Dam Engineering Service Provider to ensure high-level consultancy engineering services are provided.

About You


To be successful in this role, you'll need:



  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant Engineering discipline.
  • Extensive professional engineering experience in geotechnical engineering for dam infrastructure design and construction.
  • Experience in engaging with and presenting complex technical problems and solutions to senior leadership teams.
  • Management knowledge and experience, including operational planning processes and budget coordination.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and make a real impact in the water industry.


To Apply


Submit your cover letter and resume via the Apply button on our careers page.



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