Senior Water Systems Engineer

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia WSce Full time
About the Role

WSce is seeking a skilled Senior Water Servicing Coordinator/Designer to join our Civil & Water Engineering Team. This is a unique opportunity to work on large, complex projects and develop your career in a highly regarded national engineering consultancy.

As a Senior Water Servicing Coordinator/Designer, you will be responsible for devising innovative engineering designs and administering their construction. This includes commissioning, handover, and review during implementation. You will work independently and supervise more junior staff with the support and supervision of Senior personnel.

Key Responsibilities
  • Independently produce high-quality design solutions for clients on medium to large infrastructure projects and complex projects.
  • Understand, interpret, and meet design requirements from client scope documents and project briefs.
  • Design and drafting of Sydney Water Infrastructure including water, sewer, and stormwater assets; the coordination and submission of design packages for Sydney Water approval through E-Developer; and the application of WSA codes and Sydney Water specifications in undertaking designs.
  • Research and validate design solutions, ensuring detailed and accurate information for clients.
  • Create tests to verify the effectiveness of design solutions and conduct peer reviews.
  • Analyse existing designs to find faults or improve performance and efficiency, proposing suitable remediations.
  • Provide accurate, thorough, and timely handover documentation to construction team members and remain available to interpret design recommendations.
  • Attend site inspections, review contractors' work, and prepare site inspection reports.
  • Review contractors' shop drawings and RFIs, collaborating with the project team to troubleshoot issues.
  • Accurately input data into project management, time recording, and financial systems, maintaining regular status reporting on deliverables and suggesting resolutions for flagged issues.
  • Work within project budget and delivery timeframes, proactively identifying risks to delivery, scope creep, or design brief variations.
  • Keep detailed records of all input data informing design decisions, ensuring a well-documented decision-making process.
  • Maintain all internal records up to date, including performance tracking tools, training records, goal progression, and career advancement.
About You

We are looking for a Water Services Coordinator / Designer with current and relevant design experience, good project management skills, and technical expertise. You should have:

  • Education: Minimum Diploma in Civil Construction Engineering or Bachelor's in Civil Engineering. Master's in Engineering highly regarded.
  • At least 8 years' experience as a WSC/Designer, preferably in a consulting environment.
  • Minimum registration as a C2 designer as per the Sydney Water competency standards.
  • Solid knowledge of engineering principles and ability to propose design solutions for various client needs.
  • Intermediate / advanced knowledge of and skills in engineering software including AutoCAD, 3D terrain modelling software (12D or AutoCAD Civil 3D) and Sydney Water SUDS Software. Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite of Applications.
  • Recognised as a team player with strong organisational skills and clear communication.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve by accurately evaluating various data sources and making informed decisions.
  • Solid project management skills, capable of delivering within time, cost, and quality parameters.
  • Ability to build and leverage effective relationships.
About WSce

WSce is a national engineering consultancy dedicated to excellence in civil, water, hydraulic, and fire protection engineering. We have over four decades of experience and operate from offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra. We work on large, complex developments for private, institutional, and government clients and take pride in our philanthropic efforts and community engagement.

What You'll Get in Return
  • Opportunity to work on large, complex and state-significant projects.
  • Hybrid working conditions and flexible start/finish time.
  • Modern offices in central locations.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Bonus schemes and equity incentives.
  • Annual salary reviews and regular feedback.
  • Structured training for professional development.
  • Employee assistance programs to support employee well-being.
  • Quarterly team-building events.
  • Regular social events.
Apply Now

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications.

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