Lead Civil Engineer, Water Utilities

Lead Civil Engineer – Water Utilities

Everything is an adventure for the curious mind. At Aurecon, we turn curiosity into real-world outcomes. Join us and use your expertise to foster innovation, navigate complexity with care, and co-create projects that deliver meaningful, lasting change.

Your Role

As a new Lead Civil Engineer, you'll be a vital part of the our growing Water team who are changing the way we design and deliver major works in South East Queensland. Our team works on a range of medium, large and major projects for the Queensland water market and the broader ANZ market, focusing on providing feasibility, concept and detailed designs for government agency clients as well as contractor partners.

What you’ll be doing

As a Lead Civil Engineer joining our QLD Water Team, you will be responsible for providing advanced leadership in civil engineering for municipal water & wastewater, guiding a portfolio of infrastructure projects. Your contributions will focus on delivering sustainable, efficient, and innovative solutions for the complex challenges faced by water & wastewater systems across Brisbane, Greater Brisbane, and the Sunshine Coast Region.

• Technical Leadership: Oversee the civil engineering technical direction of municipal water and wastewater projects, ensuring the application of best practices in design methodologies and implementation strategies.
• Advanced Civil Design: Lead the design of various civil engineering components related to water and wastewater, including pipelines, treatment facilities, pumping stations, and storage systems, with a focus on integrating innovative technologies and sustainable practices.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to local, state, and national regulatory frameworks (such as Seqcode, WSA and AS) through the diligent application of relevant standards in all phases of water and wastewater management.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilise state-of-the-art modelling tools and data analytics to assess system performance, identify optimisation opportunities, and formulate cost-effective solutions for infrastructure improvements and resilience.
• Sustainable Solutions Development: Champion initiatives that incorporate sustainable engineering practices into water and wastewater design.

We know today's complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What You’Ll Bring

You blend technical knowledge with empathy and big-picture thinking. You're someone who thrives in dynamic environments, builds meaningful connections, and is motivated by purposeful work.

You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

This role requires considerable experience and a passion for civil engineering in the water sector as well as a collaborative, client-focused approach. You will contribute:

• Experience: A minimum of 10-15 years’ experience in civil engineering focused on municipal water and wastewater projects, with a proven track record in the design and delivery of both small and large-scale projects that encompass:
• Expertise in water and wastewater treatment technologies and pipeline systems and infrastructure design. Civil design and hydraulic analysis of water and wastewater network and treatment infrastructure.
• Technical Acumen: Experience across some or all of the project lifecycle, from conceptualisation and feasibility studies to detailed design, construction oversight, and commissioning of water and wastewater facilities.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of compliance requirements and industry standards governing water and wastewater engineering practices.
• Qualifications: Chartered Professional Engineer status is desirable or a commitment to achieving this recognition.
• Innovation Mindset: A keen focus on fostering sustainable and effective engineering solutions that enhance public health, protect the environment, and promote community wellbeing.
• Expertise in water and wastewater treatment technologies and pipeline systems and infrastructure design. Civil design and hydraulic analysis of water and wastewater network and treatment infrastructure.

How we support your growth

At Aurecon, no two career journeys are the same. We’ll support yours with a collaborative culture, learning experiences, and the flexibility to design your own path. We embrace difference, nurture belonging, and ensure every voice feels valued.

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements
• Extended parental leave and cultural leave flexibility
• Wellbeing programs for you and your loved ones
• Development pathways, mentoring, and personalised growth support

Who We Are

At Aurecon, we’re curious adventurers. We view complexity as a space to listen, imagine, and grow. As Aureconeers, we’re practical dreamers who find inspiration in everyday moments. With over 7,000 professionals across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, we work together to create positive impact for generations to come.

Ready to join us?

If this opportunity feels aligned with your strengths and aspirations, we’d love to connect with you. Should you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.

Apply now and begin the next step in your fulfilling journey with us.