Senior Engineer Mechanical Design

Leederville - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. Were driven tomanage 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 2 year fixed term opportunity for a Senior Engineer Mechanical Design joining our engineering team. Youll undertake lead and delivers quality planning definition design and design management services on multiple complex projects across WA. Also providing 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 lifes essentials water. The role will be based in our Leederville office and will report to our Team Lead Mechanical Design.

Real benefits that matter

Real flexibility with options to work from home and flexible work hours
Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme: Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%
Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What the role will involve

Plan and manage the development and delivery of complex designs and reports for the solution of engineering problems using in-house or external resources
Prepare briefs for engagement of consultants; evaluate consultant proposals and makes recommendations
Manage the planning definition and design of projects by consultants and review outputs and performance for conformity to appropriate design criteria client requirements and to agreed time and cost
Manage the preparation of tender documents and undertake tender analysis
Deliver engineering designs or mechanical engineering advice for the solution of engineering problems using in-house or external resources
Provide advice to and liaise with internal customers external suppliers service agencies consultants industry regulators and agencies in relation to infrastructure design
Contribute to the development and maintenance of mechanical engineering standards and product specifications

About you

Youll have a degree level qualification in mechanical engineering along with experience in relation to design and management of delivery of infrastructure assets. Youll also have experience in the preparation of detailed designs and review of technical reports and tender specifications for significant pumping system and/or valve complexes. Your demonstrated leadership and ability to collaborate negotiate and influence both senior internal and external stakeholders will ensure success in this role. Previous water related professional engineering experience is advantageous but not essential.

Sound like a match Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Monday 2^nd February 2026

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.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form can contact a Recruitment Officer at or. To read our diversity and inclusion statement please visit our website

Required Experience:

Senior IC