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Salary- Join our Engineering team based in Leederville
- Shape decisions that will direct & sustain WA’s water services
- Permanent opportunity with flexible work arrangements from $151,113 + Super
About the role
We have a permanent opportunity for a Principal Engineer joining our Engineering Advisory team within the Water Conveyance portfolio. Based in our Leederville office and reporting to our Senior Principal Engineer, you will be part of the team that leads the technical aspects of the Water Conveyance discipline. This covers water pipelines from subdivisional size to our largest trunk mains, water tanks and other structures, the civil aspects of water pump stations and control plant and the engineering aspects of major drainage across WA.
As a technical leader, you’ll also provide a centre of expertise technical support and advice to planners, designers, constructors and operators as well as set our standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to help Water Corporation adopt more sustainable, reliable and easier approach to providing one of life's essentials – Water. The role will be based in our Leederville office and will report to our Senior Principal Engineer – Water Conveyance.
What the role will involve
· Develop and maintain engineering design criteria, design standards, specifications and manuals for water infrastructure
· Lead and manage engineering appraisal of strategic water infrastructure product/equipment across engineering disciplines
· Manage the planning, definition and design of projects by consultants and review for compliance with appropriate design criteria, stakeholder requirements and to agreed time, cost and quality
· Provide advice to and liaise with internal customers, external suppliers, service agencies, consultants, industry regulators and agencies in relation to engineering standards
· Represent the Corporation in consultations and negotiations with industry forums, government agencies, local authorities, consultants, developers and community groups
· Undertake and coordinate complex investigations, conceptual planning and financial analysis for
assessment, development and remedial works of allocated infrastructure assets
Key skills and experience
You’ll have a degree level qualification in engineering, along with extensive water related professional engineering experience in relation to infrastructure planning, definition and/or detailed design of water infrastructure assets. You’ll also have advanced experience in the preparation of detailed designs and review of technical reports and tender specifications for water industry infrastructure. Your demonstrated leadership, and ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence both senior internal and external 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 Sunday 3rd March 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.
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 or 9420 2000.
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