Engineer Systems Planning Wastewater

4 weeks ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Water Full time

About the Company

Every day our people provide reliable and trusted water services for more than 1.8 million South Australians. Our work helps ensure this state is a sustainable and healthy place to work and live.

Our business supports our state’s prosperity and is significant in both size and impact. With a commitment to being climate-ready, we are guided by environmental goals and practices that enable continued service delivery, not just for today’s community, but for future generations.

For more than 165 years we have been delivering services for South Australians. Ongoing adaptation is necessary, and our people are encouraged to share and develop innovative solutions and fresh ideas.

In short, we make a positive different to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in every day.

About the role

The team is accountable for the provision of core information and support to the business, working within the Infrastructure Planning and Strategy business unit, under the Sustainable Infrastructure Group. Utilising their knowledge and skill set in relation to the hydraulic/hydrological modelling of sewerage and recycled water systems, the team provides optimal investigation and system planning services to enable growth and justify and influence business decisions and long-term outcomes.  

The suitable candidate will assess large development applications, develop strategic through to tactical plans for existing and future infrastructure, applying their understanding of sewerage and recycled water modelling, whilst contributing to the maintenance and development of new network models. The team provides technical and timely responses to queries including, but not limited to, customer growth, operational queries, capital delivery and network sewage age. The Engineer – Systems Planning Wastewater will collaborate with stakeholders, implementing continuous improvements by incorporating technical knowledge in wastewater network modelling, and planning, whilst abiding by standards and guidelines.  

About the Person

To be considered for this role the ideal candidate must be a Tertiary qualified, self-motivated, highly professional individual, with an ability to demonstrate technical engineering capability, and a specialised interest in hydraulic and hydrological modelling. It is expected that the preferred candidate can demonstrate the implementation of technical input into the application of strategic decision making, influence, and justification for the maintenance, upgrade and investments for recycled water and sewerage systems assets across the state.  

The Systems Planning Wastewater Engineer will present as technically orientated, a desire to work collaboratively within the Integrated Planning and Strategy unit, alongside other key business partners across the organisation.  

Prior experience and understanding in hydraulic and hydrological engineering are essential. Demonstrated applied knowledge and use of the sewer and water hydraulic modelling software, and a mix of the following including Geographical Information Systems (GIS), data analytics, systems planning and general water industry infrastructure design would be highly favourable.  

The successful individual will bring adept analytical skills to the team, and their role. Utilising excellent written and verbal communication strategies to work collaboratively within the team and greater network. 

Key requirements of the role include

  • Technically capable Engineer with an interest and understanding in hydraulic models, first principles, procedures, and practices. 
  • Develop and influence plans for future and existing infrastructure, supporting future asset projects and justification. 
  • Collaborative communication within the Integrated Planning and Strategy Team, managing internal and external enquiries. 
  • Providing technical advice and solutions on Wastewater and Recycled Water Systems across the State.
  • Adopt continuous improvement strategies, with safety strategies implemented across all aspects of operations. 
  • Effective communication strategies- incorporating written and verbal skills within all aspects of operations. 
  • Actively contribute to maintain and build new recycled water distribution and sewerage drainage hydraulic models.   
  • Develop infrastructure plans across all spatial scales, to support current and future new system models. 
  • Demonstrate a professional enthusiasm towards professional development and upskilling.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering or substantial system planning experience that demonstrates an equivalent competence (essential) 
  • Knowledge of hydraulic and hydrological engineering first principles, procedures, and practices (essential) 
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in detailed investigation, options, concepts, and detailed design of wastewater and recycled water systems (desirable) 
  • Sound written and verbal communication skills (essential) 

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Engineer Systems Planning Wastewater-PD.pdf

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Tracy Rayan from the Talent Acquisition team tracy.rayan@sawater.com.au

Applications close 4pm, 18 June 2024

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au

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