Sewerage Networks Operations Engineer

Ongoing Full-Time

Icon Water Level 4 Zone B

Salary Range - $140,798 - $166,114

About the role

We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a Sewerage Networks Operations Engineer to join Icon Water. The Sewerage Networks Operations Engineer role is part of the Infrastructure Reliability & Performance Branch within the Infrastructure Services Group. The Branch is committed to driving operational excellence and sustainable outcomes through continuous asset health management and process optimisation.

Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee process planning, operational monitoring, and control of assets of a large wastewater network. Candidates with comparable experience in a large drinking water

network will also be considered. Key duties include:

Configuration and service capability planning

Monitoring network performance and reporting on it

Developing operating strategies and guidelines

Network optimization

Emergency management planning

Providing input into the resolution of operational and maintenance problems

Our ideal candidate will possess:

Tertiary qualification as a professional engineer (Chemical, Process, Civil, Mechanical or Environmental) from a recognised university.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a large sewage collection system.

Experience in ventilation, odour or hydraulic modelling is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to manage safety in an industrial environment.

High level data analysis, synthesis, evaluation and visualisation. Competent in data validation and data management.

Does this sound like you?

If this role takes your interest, please log on to our recruitment portal

Submit your resume & cover letter clearly addressing how you meet the requirements of the role.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity you can contact: Lara Odell via email: [email protected]

Closing Date for applications 18 May 2025