Position Description

Water & Sewer Design Engineer (RPEQ)

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $130,000 – $165,000 + Super (dependent on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a Brisbane-based Water & Sewer Design Engineer (RPEQ) to lead and deliver the design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across SEQ. This role will suit a technically strong engineer who enjoys taking ownership of design outcomes, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with Queensland standards and legislation.

You will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and constructible designs across greenfield and brownfield environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of water reticulation and sewer networks.
• Prepare detailed design documentation, drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Undertake hydraulic modelling and capacity assessments.
• Ensure compliance with SEQ service authority standards and Queensland regulations.
• Provide RPEQ certification and sign-off where required.
• Liaise with clients, councils, utilities, and contractors.
• Mentor graduate and mid-level engineers.
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and cost estimation.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Current RPEQ registration (mandatory).
• 5+ years’ experience in water and sewer infrastructure design.
• Strong knowledge of SEQ standards (Unitywater, Urban Utilities, Logan, Redland etc.).
• Experience with Civil 3D and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS, InfoDrainage, SWMM).
• Strong understanding of WSAA codes and Queensland legislation.
• Experience in design approval processes with local authorities.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with strong technical judgement.
• Confident communicator able to engage stakeholders.
• Solutions-focused and commercially aware.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced consultancy environment.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with RPEQ capability.
• Career progression toward Senior / Principal level.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Exposure to diverse water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Supportive technical team environment.