My client is seeking a Water Design Engineer (Dewatering) to take a lead role in delivering detailed design solutions for water infrastructure projects across our client’s mining operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality designs in alignment with relevant Australian standards, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

Conduct hydraulic modelling for pipelines, borefields, pump stations, ponds, and tanks.

Prepare and compile comprehensive work packages, including scope definition, construction drawings, material take-offs (MTOs), and stakeholder coordination.

Lead project design reviews, incorporating field inspections and ensuring compliance with stakeholder requirements and design criteria.

Develop final engineering deliverables such as pipeline schematics, general arrangements (GAs), P&IDs, and specifications for critical equipment.

Contribute to capital cost estimates through quantity calculations and MTO compilation.

Coordinate operational readiness activities for assigned projects.

Monitor schedule adherence and escalate risks related to project timelines when necessary.

Provide construction support by addressing technical queries and updating design documents as required.

Prepare equipment data sheets and assess vendor proposals for compliance with budget and technical specifications.

Ensure all designs meet statutory regulations, project specifications, industry best practices, and internal procedures.

Communicate progress, changes, risks, and issues clearly and in a timely manner.

Collaborate with and support other engineering disciplines by sharing relevant project information.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), accredited by Engineers Australia.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mechanical piping and pipeline design, preferably in the mining sector or engineering consulting.

Previous exposure to mine dewatering projects is highly desirable.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Solid understanding of engineering technologies and multidisciplinary integration.

Familiarity with Australian and international standards relevant to the mining and water sectors.

Willingness to travel to site as needed for short-term assignments.

Self-motivated with the ability to deliver on time and within budget.

Proficiency in Visio and ArcMap is advantageous.

Innovative, solution-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Full Australian working rights are essential for this position.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP WITHIN AUSTRALIA.

For more information on the role, the client or the project please click 'APPLY NOW', or contact Yvonne Boczula on [email protected] or call 0455 961 073.