Civil Engineer | Water Infrastructure & Utilities

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Location
Melbourne, Victoria
Category
Engineering
Salary
Posted
24-Jul-2026
Work type
Full Time
Contact
Mitchell Lowe
Reference
189602
Civil Engineer | Water Infrastructure & Utilities
Engineer | Senior Engineer

Are you a Civil Engineer looking to work on projects that help secure the future of Australia's water infrastructure and communities?

We are partnering with leading engineering consultancies seeking Civil Engineers and Senior Civil Engineers to support the delivery of major water, utilities and infrastructure projects across Australia.

With significant investment continuing across water infrastructure, water treatment, wastewater, stormwater, flood resilience and essential utilities, this is an opportunity to join high-performing teams, tackle complex engineering challenges and contribute to projects that will support communities for generations to come.

The Opportunity

Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you will contribute to the planning, design and delivery of projects across a variety of water and utility sectors, including:
  • Water Infrastructure
  • Water Treatment Facilities
  • Wastewater Treatment Facilities
  • Water & Sewer Networks
  • Pump Stations
  • Stormwater & Drainage Infrastructure
  • Flood Mitigation & Resilience Projects
  • Utilities Infrastructure
  • Recycled Water Projects
  • Community & Municipal Infrastructure
You'll work closely with clients, authorities, contractors and fellow technical specialists to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable engineering solutions across the water sector.

Key Responsibilities
  • Planning and delivering water and civil infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design and construction support
  • Preparing technical reports, specifications, calculations and engineering documentation
  • Undertaking civil, drainage and utility infrastructure design activities
  • Contributing to water, wastewater, stormwater and flood management projects
  • Coordinating with stakeholders, authorities and multidisciplinary design teams
  • Managing project deliverables, schedules and budgets
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant Australian Standards, quality requirements and project objectives
  • Identifying and resolving complex engineering challenges
  • Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and designers
  • Delivering high-quality outcomes for clients, communities and critical infrastructure assets
About You To be successful, you'll ideally bring:
  • A degree qualification in Civil Engineering
  • Experience within a consulting engineering environment
  • Strong technical design and project delivery capabilities
  • Experience across water infrastructure, utilities, drainage, wastewater, stormwater or flood-related projects
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • A proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery
Highly Regarded Experience
  • Water Infrastructure Projects
  • Water Treatment Facilities
  • Wastewater Treatment Facilities
  • Water & Sewer Networks
  • Pump Stations
  • Stormwater & Drainage Design
  • Flood Studies, Flood Modelling or Flood Management Projects
  • Utilities Coordination
  • Civil 3D, 12D or related design software
  • Project Management Experience
  • Chartership (CPEng) or progression towards chartership
What's On Offer
  • Exposure to major water and utilities projects
  • Strong pipeline of upcoming work across the water sector
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Supportive and collaborative consulting environments
  • Technical mentoring and professional development
  • Clear pathways into senior and leadership positions
Whether you're looking to expand your technical expertise, take ownership of more complex projects, or progress towards senior and leadership responsibilities, these opportunities offer the chance to build your career alongside experienced professionals within highly regarded consulting environments.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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