Civil Engineer Jobs in Australia
Civil Engineer Jobs in Australia. Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure in South Australia? Join Beca HunterH2O, a leading water engineering consultancy, where your expertise will have real impact in building healthy and sustainable communities. If you bring experience working with water utilities and want to be part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team, this is your chance to grow your career with one of the Asia Pacific’s largest advisory and engineering firms.
About Beca
Beca HunterH2O is the Australian water division of Beca, a top independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancy with over 4,000 specialists across the Asia Pacific. With 300+ water experts, we provide innovative solutions for water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, pump stations, and pipelines. Our teams operate from offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Tamworth, and Fiji, combining deep sector knowledge with a collaborative culture grounded in our values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment, and care. Our purpose is simple: to make everyday better.
Responsibilities
As an Intermediate Civil Engineer in our water team, you will:
- Design and deliver engineering solutions for water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, pump stations, and conveyance pipelines.
- Review design requirements and perform site investigations.
- Conduct calculations, hydraulic and structural modelling.
- Oversee drafting and documentation preparation, including reports and technical specifications.
- Collaborate closely with clients, building strong relationships and understanding their core business needs.
- Manage small to medium-sized engineering projects, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and client expectations.
- Apply risk management principles and ensure compliance with Australian standards and WSAA codes.
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary, multi-office team environment.
- Occasionally travel to project sites as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in water and wastewater treatment and/or conveyance design.
- Prior experience working with water utilities or public water authorities is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of safety in design, constructability, and operational best practices.
- Familiarity with Australian standards and Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) codes.
- Proven ability to identify and manage project and design-related risks.
- Commitment to HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, Quality) systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a collaborative approach.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
Skills
- Proficiency in hydraulic and structural engineering software and design tools.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance and personal priorities.
- Dedicated wellbeing and community engagement leave.
- Inclusive, diverse workplace culture valuing collaboration and creativity.
- Up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.
- Continuous learning opportunities, including support for professional accreditation and pathways to Chartered status with Engineers Australia.
- Employee ownership opportunities, fostering a sense of belonging and contribution to collective success.
