Associate Cvil Engineer

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia SMEC Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year
  • Global engineering consultancy
  • Excellent career opportunities both locally and nationally
  • Flexible work arrangements, premium office, close to public transport

Want to engineer positive change?

SMEC is committed to making a positive impact on the people, environment, clients and communities we serve. If you are passionate about engineering positive change, we will support and empower you to drive innovation within a well-established and growing organisation.

More about SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major water and energy projects around the world. Through our network of global specialists, we deliver integrated engineering solutions across a range of diverse environments. In Australia, we have secured a number of exciting projects and programs of work, and we are growing to meet this significant pipeline.  

The role

We are seeking expressions of interest for Senior Water Infrastructure engineers to join our Sydney business. The successful candidate will lead design teams, directly engage with clients and provide senior technical oversight whilst supporting the team's growth and capability development.  This role offers a blend of technical delivery, project leadership and the opportunity to shape a team and mentor junior engineers.   

With a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, plus a minimum of 15+ years of relevant industry experience, this role will include:

  • Carry out concept and detailed engineering design tasks for water and wastewater related infrastructure, including networks and/or treatment facilities.
  • Provide project and/or technical leadership over multi-disciplinary design teams
  • Collaborate with clients and other technical discipline leads to ensure integrated solutions
  • Build engineering capabilities across the team, playing a key role in monitoring and coaching emerging professionals
  • Contribute to the preparation of proposals, business development and maintaining positive client relationships
  • Inspire innovation and sustainable project outcomes, drawing on and contributing to industry best practice.

With a track record of achievement, you will have preferably gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change.

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

What we offer:

  • Flexible/work from home (WFH) options
  • Dynamic career pathways and "SMEC" Adventures
  • Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders
  • Mentoring by industry leaders
  • Tertiary Education Assistance
  • Purchased additional annual leave
  • Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Active social club and events

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Helen Kruimel -

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn't require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world

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