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 for a Mechanical Design – Senior Engineer joining our engineering team that undertakes, leads and delivers quality planning, definition, design and design management services on multiple complex projects across WA. You’ll provide a centre of expertise, technical support and advice to planners, designers, constructors and operators as well as set our standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to help Water Corporation adopt more sustainable, reliable and easier approach to providing one of life's essentials – water. The role will be based in our Leederville office and will report to our Team Lead – Mechanical Design.

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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What the role will involve

• Plan and manage the development and delivery of complex designs and reports for the solution of engineering problems using in-house or external resources
• Prepare briefs for engagement of consultants; evaluate consultant proposals and makes recommendations
• Manage the planning, definition and design of projects by consultants and review outputs and performance for conformity to appropriate design criteria, client requirements and to agreed time and cost
• Manage the preparation of tender documents and undertake tender analysis
• Deliver engineering designs or mechanical engineering advice for the solution of engineering problems using in-house or external resources
• Provide advice to and liaise with internal customers, external suppliers, service agencies, consultants, industry regulators and agencies in relation to infrastructure design
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of mechanical engineering standards and product specifications

Key skills and experience

You’ll have a degree level qualification in mechanical engineering, along with experience in relation to design and management of delivery of infrastructure assets. You’ll also have experience in the preparation of detailed designs and review of technical reports and tender specifications for significant pumping systems and/or valve complexes. Your demonstrated leadership, and ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence both senior internal and external stakeholders will ensure success in this role. Previous water related professional engineering experience is advantageous.

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 will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Friday 13th June 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 [email protected] or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website