Work.

Are you a focused-on project excellence with a passion for engineering geology? Join Sunwater as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer where you’ll play a vital role in the supporting the delivery state-of-the-art engineering design, planning and inspection services for bulk water related projects, that are high quality, economically viable, safe and serviceable. You will provide expert advice on the planning of new infrastructure focusing on feasibility studies and preliminary design to clients, both internal and external, within a commercial environment as part of or leading a project team – including technical queries, design changes, design reviews and the assessment of design impacts and dam safety risks.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Sunwater, you will:

• Review and maintain Geotechnical Engineering standards and ensure they are consistently applied across designs.
• Partner with stakeholders across Sunwater to increase understanding and knowledge of Geotechnical Engineering and Sunwater’s dams and infrastructure.
• Lead cross-function collaboration to ensure design outcomes meet Sunwater’s engineering standards, safety in design, operations and maintenance, dam safety and other stakeholder requirements.

We are seeking a talented individual with a proven track record in the analysis and specialist interpretation of geotechnical data using graphical and mathematical techniques. You will hold tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering, preferably hold RPEQ and have experience relating to the refurbishment and enhancement of bulk water infrastructure n government or consulting to government. You will also bring:

• Full life cycle expertise: Experience in delivering safe engineering design, planning and inspection services for the delivery of dam safety upgrade projects, bulk water and irrigation system asset refurbishment and enhancement projects and other augmented or new bulk water infrastructure projects
• Strategic vision: Provide high quality advice and guidance on the civil engineering laboratory testing required to address project specific civil engineering design and construction requirements, including soil foundation and permeability properties.
• Communication skills: Excellent communication skills with a knack for writing and presenting quality reports and findings to senior leadership, including the Board and executive leadership team

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

1. Base salary starting from $156,360
2. 12.75% superannuation
3. Access to banked time and TOIL
4. 17.5% leave loading
5. 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.

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