Senior Mechanical Engineer (Water Infrastructure)

What if you could work with the best and brightest minds in the Water industry? With us, you can. Our Water team promotes holistic, sustainable water resource management for governments, investors, developers, manufacturers, utilities, and corporations, helping with network maintenance and development, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, cost reduction, and future-ready strategies. This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s Water Utilities team. You will join one of the largest consulting teams in Adelaide in the water sector and collaborate with talented professionals nationwide (Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast). Working on iconic projects, you will drive future-ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities. We are involved in some of Australia's industry leading water programs partnering with key clients including: SA Water Engineering Panel Logan Water Partnership, Logan City Council Wastewater Regional Program and Water Southern Zones Programs, Urban Utilities Capital Delivery Office (CDO), TasWater Gold Coast PSP Delivering 4 Customers, Sydney Water What You’ll Do We recognize that everyone has unique strengths, and while we value the right experience, we welcome applications from candidates with proven experience in the water, mining, or industrial sectors at a Professional to Principal level. Depending on your experience, you will ideally: Drive the technical quality of water and wastewater infrastructure design projects. Develop and/or lead the mechanical and hydraulic design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects through the full spectrum of the project life cycle to ensure work output is of a technically high standard. Produce and review concise, high-quality technical documentation and assist in preparing and coordinating high-quality proposals and pursuits. Understand and manage the design on a range of projects or program work packages. Contribute to the design team by actively assisting colleagues in achieving improved client feedback results, enhancing satisfaction, and exceeding client expectations. Assist in project management and design management of a range of projects. Develop and mentor emerging members of our team and work collaboratively with the wider local and national team. About You Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualifications. Chartered member of Engineers Australia or eligible/working towards obtaining CPEng. Proven experience working within an engineering consultancy, or in a design role for a contractor or asset owner. Water industry experience is advantageous. Technical skills across a broad range of areas within water and/or wastewater conveyance and treatment. Experience in the hydraulic design of water utilities and pump station design. CFD and pipe stress analysis is advantageous. Experience in equipment selection and specification. Experience with stress analysis design using software or analytical techniques. Experience in Plant 3D or Inventor is advantageous. Experience in CHAIR and HAZOP and related safety in design practices and processes. Ability to prepare and review technical reports on medium to large projects, consult with our clients in an effective and professional manner, and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, team members, and peers. About WSP WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.  At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life. We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you’ll imagine a better future for you. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Benefits page. Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP. WSP. With us, you can.