Principal Water Engineer

vor 3 Wochen


Townsville City, Österreich Xprt Dev Vollzeit

Principal Water Engineer - Regional Queensland Council Posted 2 days ago The Opportunity A Regional Queensland Council is seeking an experienced Principal Water Engineer to provide technical leadership and strategic oversight across water and wastewater infrastructure services. This senior role plays a pivotal part in ensuring safe, reliable, and sustainable water outcomes for the community, while supporting long-term planning and capital delivery programs. This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys influencing outcomes, mentoring others, and contributing to infrastructure that genuinely matters. What's On Offer $115k-$135k base salary + super Full-time permanent senior leadership role Relocation assistance and regional benefits available Generous leave entitlements Opportunity to work on high-impact water and wastewater projects Supportive leadership environment with autonomy and influence About the Role As Principal Water Engineer, you will provide subject matter expertise and leadership across Council's water and wastewater infrastructure portfolio. Key responsibilities include: Providing technical leadership across water and wastewater planning, design, and delivery Leading and reviewing capital works programs for water and sewerage assets Ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements Supporting asset management planning and long-term infrastructure strategies Providing expert engineering advice to senior leadership and Council Managing consultant and contractor performance Reviewing technical designs, specifications, and reports Supporting risk management, resilience planning, and continuous improvement Mentoring and supporting engineers and technical staff About You You are an experienced water engineer with strong technical capability and the confidence to lead complex infrastructure initiatives. You enjoy working collaboratively, can communicate technical concepts clearly, and are motivated by contributing to sustainable community outcomes. What you will bring Degree qualification in Civil, Water, or Environmental Engineering Significant experience in water and wastewater infrastructure delivery Strong understanding of water and sewerage regulatory frameworks Proven ability to provide high-level technical advice and leadership Experience working with consultants, contractors, and regulators Strong written, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to operate effectively in a regional or remote environment To Apply Applications in Word format should be submitted by clicking the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion, contact Cameron on . #J-18808-Ljbffr



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