Senior Water Engineer

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, we attract a diverse mix of people to work on ground breaking projects around the world.

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Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Water Engineer to contribute to delivering complex water engineering projects, including pipelines, integrated water design (IWD), Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and nature-based solutions in SA and across APAC that support South Australia's sustainable growth. Based in the Energy, Water and Environment (EWE) team.

The role offers leadership and development opportunities and the chance to work across a range of major projects. You will collaborate with specialists from diverse fields including geospatial science, civil design, environmental planning, and First Nations communities to shape future precincts and growth corridors. This is a chance to be part of a purpose-driven team that values inclusive thinking, innovation, and long-term impact.

The Opportunity

• Lead and deliver complex water engineering projects, including WSUD, IWD, pipelines, and nature-based solutions in SA and across APAC.
• Manage client and regulator engagement, ensuring alignment with water resources planning and delivery goals.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior staff within a supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Contribute to project bids, business development, and the growth of our water sector capabilities.
• Collaborate with planners, data scientists, climate specialists, and First Nations partners to create integrated water strategies that serve diverse communities.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• 8–12 years' experience in consulting, government, or private sector water engineering, ideally with design and planning exposure.
• Expertise in water systems planning, hydraulic modelling, WSUD, or pump station infrastructure.
• A degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• A strong understanding of Australian statutory processes and sustainable water management practices.
• Excellent communication, project management, and team coordination skills with a passion for innovation and community outcomes.

What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Explore The Perks Of a Career With Arup Australia

• Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
• Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave for the non-primary carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave of up to 16 weeks if you later become the primary carer (any leave taken at the time will be deducted from the total 16-week parental leave benefit).
• Birthday leave
• Annual leave loading
• Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
• International mobility opportunities
• Insurances (life & income protection)
• Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans
• Novated car lease
• Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
"It is not the wish to expand, but the quest for quality which has brought us to this position… to do work of quality, we must have people of quality. There are many kinds of quality, and there are many kinds of job to do, so we must have many kinds of people, each of which can do their own job well." Ove Arup, 1970.