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Associate - Pipeline Design (Water & Wastewater)

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Description

We are seeking a Civil Design Engineer with experience in designing and delivering buried pipeline infrastructure for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. The successful candidate will be proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and capable of developing three-dimensional pipe networks.

Responsibilities

  • Design horizontal and vertical pipeline alignments to satisfy hydraulic performance criteria while minimizing utility conflicts and construction risks.
  • Apply hydraulic principles relevant to gravity and pressure pipeline systems.
  • Select pipe materials, including PVC, PE, GRP, steel, and concrete pipe systems.
  • Develop general arrangement drawings and detailed layouts for manholes, hydraulic control structures, and other pipeline appurtenances.
  • Consider operational, maintenance, safety, and constructability aspects in design.
  • Produce high-quality reports and presentations.
  • Apply sound engineering judgment and best practices to arrive at technical decisions.
  • Manage technical risks and communicate them to the project team and clients.
  • Ensure assignments are completed on schedule and within budget.
  • Support project delivery and business development activities.
  • Lead and review work carried out by junior colleagues.
  • Maintain knowledge of technical standards, legislation, and industry developments.
  • Liaise and work closely with sector leadership and peer groups.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering.
  • Member of a professional body like CIWEM, ICE, etc.; Chartered or equivalent status preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience as a civil design engineer.
  • Experience in AU/NZ projects is preferred; experience in overseas projects is required.

Software Proficiencies

  • Highly proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

Required

  • Autodesk Civil 3D
  • civil design
  • pipeline infrastructure
  • hydraulic design
  • pipe material selection

Nice to have

  • structural design
  • flexible pipe design
  • rigid concrete pipe design
  • AS/NZS 2566
  • AS/NZS 3725

Ready to apply?

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