Principal Engineer - Minor Design

Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage 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 permanent opportunity within our engineering team for a Principal Engineer - Minor Design to undertake planning, definition, design and commissioning coordination services for infrastructure design. You’ll also provide a centre of expertise with technical support of mechanical assets and hydraulic systems, standards and advice to our operations. This role will be based in our Leederville office, reporting to our Senior Principal Engineer – Minor Design.

• Undertake and coordinate complex investigations, conceptual planning and financial analysis for assessment, development and remedial works of allocated infrastructure assets
• Plan and manage the development and delivery of a range of simple to complex designs and reports for the solution of engineering problems using in-house or external resources
• Develop and maintain engineering design criteria, design standards and manuals for a specific infrastructure design function
• Examine tenders and makes recommendations.
• Prepare briefs for the engagement of consultants, evaluate consultant proposals and report appropriate conclusions and recommendations
• Provide advice to and liaise with internal customers, external suppliers, service agencies, consultants, industry regulators and agencies in relation to infrastructure design
• Represent Water Corporation in consultations and negotiations with Government agencies, local authorities, consultants, developers and community groups

Key skills and experience

You’ll hold a degree level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, with substantial experience with infrastructure planning, definition and/or detailed design of infrastructure assets. You’ll also have knowledge of water related infrastructure assets and systems, along with preparation and review of technical reports and tender specifications. Your demonstrated leadership, ability to collaborate and influence senior external and internal stakeholders will ensure success in this role.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, 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
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, offering up to 15.5%. This includes 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
• 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

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Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates 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 Thursday 3^rd April 2025

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.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website