At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead wastewater engineering projects and mentor junior engineers in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Premier national engineering consultancy focused on infrastructure and environmental projects.
- Benefits: Flexible contract options, competitive hourly rates, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Join a diverse team that values inclusion and offers excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community infrastructure while advancing your career in a leadership role.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 125 - 125 $ per hour.
Our client is a premier national engineering and technical consultancy known for delivering complex infrastructure, water, and environmental projects.
They partner with major utility providers to design and optimize critical community infrastructure.
About the Position
This Adelaide-based role provides technical leadership in wastewater servicing strategies to support major growth programs.
You will oversee hydraulic modelling, evaluate developer connection impacts, determine infrastructure triggers, and mentor junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Undertake and supervise wastewater network modelling to support strategic growth programs.
- Assess network capacity and infrastructure triggers for major housing and development precincts.
- Conduct steady-state and extended-period hydraulic simulations to resolve network constraints.
- Evaluate developer connection enquiries and provide clear, defensible technical advice.
- Provide technical leadership, peer reviews, and day-to-day supervision for up to 5 engineers.
- Contribute technical input into long-term capital investment pipelines and infrastructure staging.
Skills and Experience Required
- Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Environmental, or Wastewater Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience in wastewater network planning and hydraulic modelling.
- Proven expertise in applying hydraulic modelling to growth strategies and developer assessments.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentorship, or team management.
- Strong stakeholder communication skills with a safety-first and collaborative approach.
- Flexible contract arrangements (PAYG or ABN options with weekly pay processing).
- Highly competitive hourly rates ($85 - $125/hr + GST if applicable).
- High-visibility senior leadership position on critical regional infrastructure programs.
- EEO
At Work Pac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.
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Senior Wastewater Engineer in Adelaide employer: WorkPac Technical and Operations
As a leading national engineering consultancy based in Adelaide, our client offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises technical excellence and employee development. With a strong focus on mentorship and collaboration, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to impactful water infrastructure projects that serve the community. The flexible contract arrangements and competitive hourly rates further enhance the appeal of this senior leadership role, making it an ideal opportunity for experienced professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
WorkPac Technical and Operations Recruitment Team
