Engineer Dams

• Join our Engineering Dams & Dams Safety team based in Leederville
• Shape decisions that will develop & sustain WA's water infrastructure
• 12 month opportunity with flexible work arrangements offered - $108,927 + Super

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 a 12 month opportunity for an Engineer Dams based in Leederville joining our engineering team. You’ll undertake engineering works to assist in the provision of quality planning, design, construction and commissioning coordination services on projects across WA. This role is based in our Leederville office, reporting to the Team Leader – Dams Design.
What the role will involve
· Undertake the role of Design Manager for assigned projects and review outputs and performance for conformity to agreed requirements, standards, time and cost
· Undertake dam safety inspections, comprehensive dam surveillance reviews, dam safety reviews and provide dam safety management advice
· Plan and manage the delivery of 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
· Ensure that the design, and ongoing monitoring of design of consulting engineers is within agreed time and budget constraints and incorporates current good practice
· Manage the preparation of tender documents and undertake tender analysis
· Provide advice to and liaise with internal customers, external suppliers, service agencies, consultants, industry regulators and agencies in relation to dams engineering
Key skills and experience
You’ll have qualifications in a civil engineering discipline, along with water engineering experience, dam engineering and dam safety management. Your knowledge of engineering design, investigation and the ability to collaborate and influence key stakeholders will ensure success in this role.
Apply: 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.
Applications close Wednesday 28th February 2024
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.
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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.
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