Senior Dam Expertise Opportunity

3 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia SA Water Full time
Company Overview

SA Water is a leading water utility in South Australia, dedicated to delivering essential services to its customers. With over 1,700 employees across various disciplines, the company operates a vast network of infrastructure valued at more than $14 billion.

The organization serves a diverse geographic area, spanning from Ceduna to Port Augusta and including the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, Riverland, Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

With a rich history of over 165 years, SA Water has built a reputation for innovation and efficient service delivery. The company's expertise has been recognized nationally and internationally, with a focus on meeting customer expectations.

Job Description

This senior role offers a unique opportunity to drive critical projects in the dams engineering discipline at SA Water. As a Senior Dams Engineer, you will provide valuable support for investigations, design, and governance related to water infrastructure, specifically focusing on dams.

Your contributions will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet required safety and regulatory standards.

You will work closely with Principal Engineers, Senior Engineers, and Technical Specialists, gaining exposure to a wide range of projects and playing a key role in shaping the future of SA Water's infrastructure.

Responsibilities
  • Foster trust with stakeholders by providing expert advice and services that ensure effective communication and engagement.
  • Assist in designing and technically governing SA Water's Dams projects, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.
  • Support the execution of the Dams safety review and upgrade program, ensuring compliance with ANCOLD guidelines and identifying mitigation strategies.
  • Contribute to developing and reviewing technical documentation, including design reports, calculations, and safety assessments for dams and associated infrastructure.
  • Provide technical leadership across complex projects, offering high-level strategic input into dam-related infrastructure design and execution.
  • Assist in applying and integrating new technologies to improve project outcomes.
  • Participate in Safety in Design processes, supporting consultation coordination and safe design principle integration.
  • Evaluate clear and effective communication with internal teams and external stakeholders, providing accurate and timely technical information.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Tertiary degree in Dams, Civil or Geo-Technical Engineering.
  • Postgraduate qualifications desirable.
  • Affiliation and recognition of discipline expertise by Engineers Australia.
  • Detailed knowledge of Dams, Civil &Geo-Technical engineering procedures and practices as applied to the water industry.
  • Experience in investigation, options, concept, and detailed design of Dams, Civil &Geo-Technical discipline installations.
  • Demonstrated experience in executing novel, complex, and critical engineering investigations and designs in Dams, Civil &Geo-Technical discipline engineering.
  • Utilization and auditing of technical and infrastructure standards.
Estimated Salary

$120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.

About Our Industry

The water industry presents a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Learn more about this exciting field at careersinwater.com.au.


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