Water Infrastructure Design Specialist

7 days ago


Perth, Western Australia DRD Group Full time

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Dewatering Design Engineer to join our team in Perth. This role involves delivering detailed design deliverables for water infrastructure projects across mine sites.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  1. Hydraulic Modelling: Developing accurate models of pipelines, borefields, pump stations, ponds, and tanks.
  2. Technical Deliverables: Preparing and compiling construction drawings, quantity estimates, scope definitions, and liaising with key stakeholders.
  3. Project Design Reviews: Facilitating project design reviews, including field inspections, stakeholder requirements, and conformity to basis of design criteria.
  4. Engineering Deliverables: Developing final engineering deliverables, including pipeline schematics, general arrangements, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and critical equipment selection.

In addition, the successful candidate will:

  1. Contribute to Capital Estimates: Providing input to capital estimates, including quantity calculations.
  2. Coordinate Operational Readiness: Ensuring operational readiness requirements are met.
  3. Schedule Compliance: Ensuring schedule compliance and escalating schedule risks as required.
  4. Provide Construction Support: Offering technical queries and updates to design deliverable documentation as needed.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Tertiary Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Chemical Engineering, or Civil Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in piping systems and pipeline design, ideally within the mining industry and/or engineering consultancy experience.
  • Skills: Clear communication skills, written and verbal; understanding of discipline technology and other discipline requirements; ability to travel to site if required.

About DRD Group

DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables, and Infrastructure sectors. We embrace a diverse workforce culture and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Salary Range

The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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