Water Engineer

Intermediate Civil Engineer – Water

Ready to shape the future of water infrastructure in South Australia?

Join a team where your ideas and impact matter, especially if you bring experience working with water utilities.

Beca HunterH2O

Beca HunterH2O is the Australian water business of one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design and engineering consultancies, Beca. We are a formidable team of 300+ water specialists, passionate about healthy and sustainable communities wherever we work. Using our deep knowledge and broader capability, we collaborate with our clients through city and regional offices operating in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Tamworth, Brisbane and Fiji. Combining the capability of our expert water specialists with access to more than 4,000 multi-disciplinary specialists, we bring the best of Beca to our clients. With our purpose – to make everyday better – and our four values – partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care – sitting at the heart of everything we do, we can truly realise our vision of ‘Creative people together transforming our world’.

The Opportunity

While water is the world’s most precious resource, at Beca HunterH2O, our people are our most valuable asset. We are passionate about what we do and the culture we have developed. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas, strategies and client solutions will be.

As our pipeline of work grows, we are seeking an Intermediate Civil Engineer to join our multidisciplinary water team in Adelaide. Ideally, you will have experience in the design engineering of water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, pump stations and conveyance pipelines—particularly in the context of water utility projects. Previous tasks may include reviewing design requirements, site investigations, calculations, modelling, oversight of drafting, and preparing reports and specifications.

By building strong client relationships and demonstrating your understanding of their core business, you will provide solutions and service both on and off site. Experience working with or for water utilities or public water authorities will be highly regarded.

You’ll step into a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and continuous improvement, with opportunities for professional growth, development, and mentorship from experienced engineers.

What We’ll Like About You

You’ll be seeking fulfilment through autonomy, career flexibility, and working for a business that provides purpose and relevance in what you do. With excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and drive successful project outcomes, you’ll have experience working in a consulting environment, delivering projects as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-office team.

Your Ideal Skills And Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in water and wastewater treatment and/or conveyance design.
• Experience working with water utilities or public water authorities is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of safety in design, constructability, operational practices, and relevant Australian standards and WSAA codes.
• Understanding of risk management and the ability to identify project and design-related risks.
• Experience managing small to medium engineering design projects.
• Commitment to working safely and within the company’s HSEQ systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across a multidisciplinary team.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for engaging with a broad range of audiences.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required.

What We Offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Flexibility & Wellbeing: Enjoy flexible working options to manage personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
• Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and benefit from unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success.
• Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.
• Career Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning through our training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia.

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to input from creative people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, thoughts and experiences.

Ready to be involved. Be heard. Belong? Apply now.

If you want to be part of the Beca story, apply online today.