Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.
About the role
We have both permanent and 12 month opportunities available for a Water Conveyance Design Engineer based in Leederville joining our Engineering team. You’ll undertake, manage and support the delivery of engineering design for our water assets across Western Australia. This role is based in Leederville and will report to the Team Leader – Water Conveyance Design.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, and flexible work hours
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, from July offering up to 16%. This includes 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
- Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What the role will involve
- Plan and manage the development and delivery of complex designs and reports for the solution and engineering problems using in-house or external resources
- Prepare briefs for engagement of consultants; evaluate consultant proposals and makes recommendations
- Manage the preparation of complex tender documents, undertake tender analysis and make recommendations
- Deliver engineering designs or advice for the solution of engineering problems using in-house or external resources.
- Provide advice to and liaise with internal customers, external suppliers, service agencies, consultants, industry regulators and agencies in relation to infrastructure design
- Represent the Corporation in consultation and negotiations with Government agencies, local authorities, consultants, developers and community groups.
About you
You’ll have a degree in a civil / structural engineering discipline or similar, along with considerable water related professional engineering experience in a civil and structural field. Your demonstrated experience in planning, definition and design including in-house design of infrastructure assets, with experience with preparation and review of reports and tenders will set you up for success in this role.
Sound like a match? Apply today
If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close Sunday 15th June 2025
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer [email protected] or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
