Senior Water Systems Engineer

6 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Jacobs Full time

Company Overview

Jacobs is a leading global provider of technical, professional and construction services. With over 55 years of experience in delivering projects across various industries, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for our clients.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer (Water and/or Wastewater) to join our fast-growing Water Infrastructure team in the ANZ region. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in planning, design, project delivery, design management, and project management, while also assisting in positioning and winning projects across a range of services.

Your Impact

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and high-performing team of water professionals to deliver a range of significant projects for both public and private sector clients both locally and nationally. You will contribute to setting and implementing strategy and capability for this client base, with support from our global technical leads.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Significant experience in process engineering for water and wastewater treatment plants;
  • Strong technical skills and knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels;
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients;
  • Proven track record of driving business development and winning new projects;
  • Experience in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation;
  • Knowledge of Jacobs' QA procedures and ability to maintain compliance;
  • Ability to facilitate the technical development of junior resources;
  • Engagement with high performers in a team environment to facilitate knowledge sharing and coaching;
  • Promotion of an inclusive and safety culture within the organisation and with our clients.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a range of benefits including:

  • Flexible working arrangements;
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities;
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment;
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement;
  • A comprehensive employee assistance program;
  • Access to a range of employee discounts and perks.

How to Apply



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