Associate/Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Infrastructure Associate/Principal Mechanical E[...]

Job Description

Principal Engineer - Water Infrastructure

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SMEC Services Pty Limited In-person · Queensland, AU 3 months ago

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Job Description

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• Global engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
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• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and nationally
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• Premium office near public transport, FWA available, great team culture
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About SMEC

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SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

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Infrastructure

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At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

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The role

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We are currently looking for anAssociate/Principal Mechanical Engineer – Water Infrastructureto join our Brisbane team. The successful candidate will have a good base of water infrastructure concept/detailed design experience with a passion and willingness to expand your experience and knowledge.

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You Would Play a Key Role In

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• Analysis of information, production of designs and computations, project management and client relationship management across Water Infrastructure projects
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• Contributing to bid preparation and providing technical input across all disciplines
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• Ensuring that analysis and design tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and SMEC
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• Collaborating with appropriate team members, contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and co-ordination of project deliverables
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• Contributing to the commercial success of projects and the team
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• Applying project management principles in carrying out assigned tasks and accomplish project deliverables to the required standard and in a timely manner
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• Mentoring junior engineers
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With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have preferably gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

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Suitable Applicants Will Be Able to Demonstrate

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• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, RPEQ
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• 10+ years' experience relevant industry experience across the design of water infrastructure, pump stations, pipeline and river intakes
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• Design on STP projects including blowers, aeration networks, biogas flares, inlet works, mechanical screening, sludge handling and chemical dosing systems
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• Experience with WSA/SEQ code, AWWA codes and relevant Australian standards
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• Proficient with engineering software such as HAMMER, Water/Sewer GEMS, AutoCAD, Strand7, AutoPIPE
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In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

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What We Offer

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• Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
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• Exposure to a diverse and ethical client base
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• Mentorship from industry leaders
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• Structured professional development programs and study support
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• National and international career pathways
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• Additional purchased leave and annual "Celebration Day" leave
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• Generous parental leave (primary and secondary carers)
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• Wellbeing initiatives and support programs
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SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

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As a family friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

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SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with a 70-year history of delivering advanced solutions on a global scale across urban development, infrastructure and management services industries. We are specialists in providing design leadership, consulting and advisory expertise across the roads and highways, rail and metro, aviation, hydropower ...