Civil Engineer

We're here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

We're seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Engineering and Design team within the Liveable Water Solutions group, on a permanent basis. The Liveable Water Solutions plays a crucial role at South East Water by leading asset planning, design, and construction initiatives. Embracing a whole business approach, we concentrate on both long-term strategizing and short-to-medium-term asset planning and program execution.

The Design Engineer will report into the Engineering and Design Manager, and will work across multiple projects at a time, providing technical support to any areas requiring design advice or review. Working with our highly skilled senior engineers, this role will help ensure both sewerage and recycled water infrastructure assets are designed, built and maintained to the required standards. This is a great opportunity to work across different teams, broaden your experience and gain exposure to many areas of the business.

You're a passionate, tertiary qualified Civil Engineer with at least three years' design experience and exposure to multi-disciplinary projects. This is a dynamic, people-focused role, so it's essential that you have solid communication skills and the ability to collaborate and build strong relationships across the business.

You'll also be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to practice as a Registered Professional Engineer in Victoria - mandatory
• Eligibility for admission to the Engineers Australia as a Member (MIEAust) - mandatory
• Experience in Contract and Program Management
• Sound knowledge of Civil Engineering principles, procedures and practices as applied in the water industry
• Experience in technical review or auditing of designs and concepts prepared by others
• Intermediate knowledge of Safety in Design principles, key OH&S Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice
• Basic understanding of Quality Assurance systems and processes

You can expect to enjoy the following benefits of working at South East Water:

• A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and leave purchasing.
• A range of benefits, including 15 weeks paid parental leave for all parents (plus paid super on unpaid parental leave), free on-site parking and cultural leave.
• The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives, with a great culture of collaborative teams with strong work ethics.
• Career focused learning and development opportunities.
• Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views.

We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We're here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all. We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work. But it's our people's collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we're all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, or to learn more about the role, please contact: *******@southeastwater.com.au

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This role is open to Experienced Engineering candidates with a minimum of 4 years of post-graduate experience. Depending on experience, you'll be awarded the role at a Level 4 (starting at $103,795 + super) or Level 5 (starting at $114,846 + super).

We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Wednesday, 12th June 2024. Previous applicants need not apply.

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