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About the Role

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will be involved in a range of sewer and water pipeline network design projects, supporting Sydney Water - Water Service Coordinator (WSC) projects from planning to construction for various clients. You will work closely with the New South Wales water design team and the national Australian Water team, assisting in business development and proposal preparation. This role offers the opportunity to work on all stages of the project lifecycle and extend your knowledge across water infrastructure projects and developer-related works.

Responsibilities

Provide technical input to pipeline design projects across all stages of the project lifecycle.
Manage tenders and proposals to contribute to team growth and direction.
Project management and delivery of multidisciplinary water design projects throughout the project life cycle.
Develop strong relationships with clients and represent Mott MacDonald at client meetings.
Mentor and develop others, providing guidance to support their professional development.

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
7+ years of experience delivering engineering solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
Experience in Sydney Water assets planning and design (wastewater, water, stormwater assets; major and minor works) with Category C3 accreditation or higher.
Experience in Building Plan Approval Stamping/Approval and related requirements.
Experience in site inspections and WSC Delivery works with Sydney Water Site accreditation.
Strong technical capability in pipeline design and construction-led engineering environments.
Solid understanding of Australian water industry standards and sustainability practices.
Experience in consulting, including delivering client-ready design reports.
Proven technical leadership, including mentoring and guiding junior team members.
Ability to work independently with support from national and global teams.
A positive, proactive mindset with the confidence to lead, collaborate, and contribute to a vibrant team culture.
Motivation to help grow the water business across Australia.

Skills

Pipeline design
Project management
Client relationship management
Mentoring
Business development
Proposal preparation

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Agile working environment
Flexible working

Experience Level

7+ years experience
Principal level

Education Level

Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Benefits

Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

About the Company

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy.
Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives.
We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.
We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things.
Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise.
With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people.
Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Equal Opportunity

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity.
We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.
We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees.