Principal Water Treatment Engineer

3 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia WSP Full time

About the Role

WSP is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our national water treatment team in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of significant projects in the water sector, collaborating with talented professionals nationwide.

About the Team

Our water treatment team is currently engaged in diverse projects across Australia, including the upgrade of Coolum STP, amplification of Cronulla WWTP and Wollongong WWTP, Happy Valley WTP, Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant, and Kangaroo Island Desalination Plants.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple projects of varying complexity, overseeing scope, day-to-day tasks, and the production of concise, high-quality technical documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Contribute to project management, including technical review, risk management, and commercial oversight.
  • Apply state and federal water legislation, industry standards, and guidelines.
  • Liaise with project stakeholders, including clients and vendors.
  • Provide technical input to proposals and pursue business development opportunities.
  • Stay updated on water and wastewater technology advancements, offering technical expertise and innovation in project design and procurement.

About You

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with CPEng accreditation (or working towards).
  • Relevant consulting experience in the Water industry.
  • Technical proficiency across Water and/or Wastewater Treatment/Process disciplines.
  • Proficient in leading hydraulic and civil design for water and wastewater treatment plants.
  • Familiarity with modeling software, analytics techniques, and detailed design and equipment selection.
  • Experience with Mass Balance, Design Basis, Equipment Sizing, PFD, P&ID, FDs.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.



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