Water Design Engineer 

Contract Length: 12 months 

Key Accountabilities:

• Hydraulic modelling of pipelines, borefields, pump stations, ponds, and tanks.
• Preparation and compilation of technical deliverables within a work package, including scope definition, construction drawings, quantity estimates (MTO), and stakeholder liaison.
• Facilitate project design reviews, including field inspections, stakeholder requirement assessments, and conformity to basis of design criteria.
• Develop final engineering deliverables, including but not limited to pipeline schematics, general arrangements (GAs), P&IDs, and critical equipment selection.
• Provide input to capital estimates, including quantity calculations and compilation of MTOs.
• Coordinate operational readiness requirements for the project.
• Ensure schedule compliance and escalate schedule risks as required.
• Provide construction support through technical queries and updates to design deliverable documentation as needed.
• Produce equipment data sheets and evaluate vendor proposals for budget and technical compliance.
• Ensure designs are produced in accordance with statutory regulations, project requirements, good engineering practice, and procedural standards.
• Communicate clearly and promptly regarding design progress, changes, risks, and issues.
• Liaise with and provide timely support and information transfer to other disciplines.

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), or Chemical or Civil Engineering, recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in mechanical piping systems and pipeline design, ideally within the mining industry and/or engineering consultancy.
• Previous experience in mine dewatering is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound understanding of discipline technologies and inter-discipline requirements.
• Knowledge of Australian and common international standards and regulatory authority requirements relevant to mining and water industries.
• Ability to travel to site as required (short trips for scoping and stakeholder engagement).
• Self-motivated with the ability to deliver on schedule and within budget.
• Competency in Visio; experience with ArcMap is preferred.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to think innovatively.