Senior Engineer Mechanical

SA Water Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Senior Engineer Mechanical role at SA Water

SA Water Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Senior Engineer Mechanical role at SA Water

Direct message the job poster from SA Water

Are you ready to turn your forensic engineering passion into a dynamic career with growth opportunities?

About the Company

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we're focused on understanding and meeting our customers' expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About the Job

Are you ready to turn your forensic engineering passion into a dynamic career with growth opportunities?

SA Water is looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Engineer Mechanical to provide technical expertise and guidance. In this role, you will support the Engineering teams for mechanical investigation, collaborating with business partners, to adopt suitable new technologies. Your forensic abilities will be crucial in resolving issues for optimal outcomes.

As an experienced engineer, you will influence and contribute expertise across the corporation, working with other teams on site to investigate and resolve problems and processes. You will maintain high engineering proficiency, delivering exceptional advice, and technical auditing services for SA Water's capital projects.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and driving engineering excellence, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity at SA Water.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide expert support in Mechanical engineering matters across the corporation.

Offer technical guidance in Safety in Design (SiD) matters.

Collaborate with the Principal Engineer to enhance the teams' capabilities.

Identify and evaluate new technologies, driving innovation and best practice improvements in Mechanical engineering standards and practices.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders ensuring effective communication with engineering teams, project managers, vendors and contractors.

Determine suitability of new and emerging technology to benefit the corporation.

Support to the Engineering design / studies team for mechanical investigation.

Travel to sites to assess engineering situations frequently.

About the Person :

This role has the ability to influence the engineering team working with the Principal Engineer to achieve the company objectives, as the Senior Engineer of the Team you will need the following to be successful :

Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.

Sound knowledge of Mechanical engineering procedures and practices.

Experience in the provision of investigation, concept and detailed design of Mechanical infrastructure.

Demonstrated experience in the executing complex and critical engineering investigations.

Knowledge to develop project specific mechanical specifications.

Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia (EA) or in the process of obtaining chartership with EA is desirable.

A valid "drivers' licence" required

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

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries or for a copy of the position description, please contact Gregg Forte from the Talent Acquisition team on

Applications close on the 26 th of May at 17 : 00PM.

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.

Please note : We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.

Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Utilities

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SA Water by 2x

Get notified about new Mechanical Engineer jobs in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia .

Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Australia Wide Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 months ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks ago

Undergraduate Mechanical Engineer - Australia Wide Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 months ago

Alberton, South Australia, Australia 1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 month ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 day ago

Mechanical Engineer - Water Infrastructure Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 month ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia A$110,000.00-A$160,000.00 3 days ago

2025 / 2026 Summer Mechanical Engineering Intern Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks ago

Maintenance Engineer – Rolling Stock (Multiple Mid to Senior Roles) Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks ago

Manufacturing Engineer / Electrical Engineer Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 weeks ago

Project Engineer and Site Engineer | Adelaide / FIFO Adelaide, South Australia, Australia A$90,000.00-A$150,000.00 2 weeks ago

Taperoo, South Australia, Australia 4 weeks ago

Project Engineer and Site Engineer | Adelaide / FIFO Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 4 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 day ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks ago

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics Edinburgh, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks ago

Senior Production Launch Mechanical Engineer Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks ago

Greater Adelaide Area A$120,000.00-A$150,000.00 6 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 day ago

Senior Associate | Mechanical (Adelaide) Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 14 hours ago

Edinburgh, South Australia, Australia 1 day ago

We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

J-18808-Ljbffr