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AssociateSenior Associate Water Infrastructure

SMEC


Job Location:

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 August 2026 (15 days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Global engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and nationally
  • Flexible work arrangements premium office close to public transport

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

Infrastructure

At SMEC we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The role

We are seeking aSenior Associate Engineer Water Infrastructureto join our Melbourne business. The successful candidate will have a good base of Water and Wastewater detailed design experience with a passion and willingness to expand your experience and knowledge.

With a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience this role will include:

  • Design of civil works for water and wastewater network and or treatment facilities.
  • Civil works include buried water/sewer/stormwater/reticulation piping aqueducts asset impact assessment trenchless installations slabs roads pavements etc
  • Prepare civil calculations and details of civil elements
  • Design of pipe network pressurised mains gravity mains hydraulics transient surge analysis pipework structural integrity sewage and water pumping stations
  • Guiding/managing engineers design modelers and drafters to produce design models and drawings that are to clients expectations of specifications /standards / codes of practice
  • Lead as DM or PM of assigned packages of works to project deadlines budgeted hours and high quality of work.
  • Ability to work on existing or new major and complex civil packages
  • Coordinate requirements with other engineering disciplines such as process geotechnical structural electrical mechanical materials engineers or multifaceted team of advisors from environment contamination and community & stakeholder advisors.
  • Contributing to bid preparation and providing technical input across all disciplines

With a track record of achievement in a similar role you will have preferably gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

In return SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

What we offer:

  • Flexible/work from home (WFH) options
  • Dynamic career pathways and SMEC Adventures
  • Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders
  • Mentoring by industry leaders
  • Tertiary Education Assistance
  • Purchased additional annual leave
  • Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Active social club and events

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply click on the Apply Now link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity please contactHelen Kruimel -

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently this role doesnt require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong we put talent hard work teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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For more than 70 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world.

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