
Engineer - Technical Standards
SunWater
Posted 4 days ago
Work.
Are you a passionate about Engineering Standards? Join Sunwater as Engineer – Technical Standards where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring Sunwater’s engineering and technical standard requirements are met by providing technical expertise on operational requirements, investigations, reporting and options analysis. You will assist in the development and maintenance of technical standards through effective engagement with Sunwater Principal Engineers (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Geotechnical), internal engineering partner (EPSP), Operations and project delivery personnel and ensure Sunwater technical standards are accessible to and meet the needs of the business.
As Engineer – Technical Standards at Sunwater, you will:
- Support the development and maintenance of Engineering & Water Resources Design Management Framework
- Provide input and recommendations into engineering designs for bulk water related infrastructure which are high quality, economically viable, safe and serviceable
- Enhance the understanding of and promoting the business advantages of compliance with Sunwater’s design management systems across E&WR and work with a broad range of internal stakeholders.
We are seeking a talented individual with a track record in understanding Engineering Standards or Specifications. You will hold tertiary qualifications in Civil or Mechanical Engineering and have preferably have experience in government assets or an asset owner environment. You will also bring:
- Engineering expertise: Well-developed understanding of technical standards pertaining to civil, mechanical or electrical engineering disciplines
- Strategic vision: Ability to interact with the Service Delivery groups to ensure appropriate asset management and operational requirements have been considered in the development of Technical Standards
- Communication skills: Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.
This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:
- Base salary starting from $122,994
- 12.75% superannuation
- Access to banked time and TOIL
- 17.5% leave loading
- A genuine emphasis on work/life balance
Water.
Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.
Life.
At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:
- My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
- My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
- My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
- My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career
Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.
Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.
Apply for this role by hitting the Apply button now or visit our website to learn more.
About SunWater
Sunwater is a bulk water infrastructure developer and manager playing a key role in Australia's water industry, owning and managing around $10 billion in water infrastructure assets and supplying approximately 40% of all water used commercially in Queensland.
Our extensive network of water supply infrastructure supports mining, power generation, industry, urban development and irrigated agriculture throughout Queensland and ensures we take the right steps towards water for the future.
Operating across Queensland we have a proven 80 year history of growth and leadership in delivering world-class bulk water infrastructure solutions.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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