Senior Civil Engineer

• Full Time
• Location:
  

Brisbane
- ##### Job type:

Engineering
- ##### Applications close:

29 Aug 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Work

Reporting to the Civil Engineering Manager, as the Senior Civil Engineer you will support the delivery of safe engineering design, planning and inspection services for the development of referable and non-referable infrastructure assets across the organisation. You will also provide input and recommendations into engineering designs for civil structures infrastructure related to bulk water storage and supply.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Effective delivery of services to meet performance targets within the constraints of time and budget
• Provide expert technical advice to senior and executive management on matters relating to engineering design and risk.
• Deliver project outcomes from scope and options analysis through to completion while maintaining strong relationships with project leads
• Development of Scope of Works and contracts for sub-contractors and review and provide recommendations on variations
• Lead and mentor junior and intermediate level engineers

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer who holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with approx. 7 – 15 years' experience across civil structures and within a Design Environment. You will have experience providing technical solutions and improving design efficiencies and contributing to Project Meetings to provide insights and recommendations.

In addition, you will have:

• Ability to understand, interpret and apply industry codes, standards, technical guidelines and design management systems in the development of high-quality design documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Registration an as RPEQ under the professional engineers act 2002 (QLD)

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

• Competitive base salary
• 12.75% superannuation
• Access to banked time and TOIL
• 17.5% leave loading
• A genuine emphasis on work/life balance

Water.

Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life's most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity

Life.

At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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