Associate Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure
Smec
Lead water/wastewater design teams, oversee projects and mentor engineers.
9 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
6,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Construction services
Design
Technical Services
Infrastructure
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Water
Energy
Roads and Highways
Rail and Metro
Aviation
Hydropower
Renewable Energy
Role
What you would be doing
mentoring
business development
technical lead
design engineering
client collaboration
innovation
- Build engineering capabilities across the team, playing a key role in mentoring and coaching emerging professionals
- Contribute to the preparation of proposals, business development and maintaining positive client relationships
- Provide project and/or technical leadership over multi-disciplinary design teams
- Carry out concept and detailed engineering design tasks for water and wastewater related infrastructure, including networks and/or treatment facilities.
- Collaborate with clients and other technical discipline leads to ensure integrated solutions
- Inspire innovation and sustainable project outcomes, drawing on and contributing to industry best practice.
What you bring
track record
engineering consultancy
trusted relationships
With a track record of achievement, you will have preferably gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change.
BenefitsIn return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.
- Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
- Wellbeing benefits
- Purchased additional annual leave
- Dynamic career pathways and “SMEC” Adventures
- Excellent career opportunities both locally and nationally
- Mentoring by industry leaders
- Active social club and events
- Flexible/work from home (WFH) options
- Flexible work arrangements, premium office, close to public transport
- Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders
- Tertiary Education Assistance
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Overview
Founded in 1978
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1978, marking the beginning of its global engineering services.
Over 40 Countries
Countries operated in
SMEC operates in over 40 countries, delivering local insights with international capabilities.
- SMEC's expertise spans across multiple sectors, delivering high-quality solutions for infrastructure, transportation, energy, and more.
- The company has a strong focus on innovative project delivery, with a diverse portfolio ranging from large-scale infrastructure projects to urban development.
- Notable projects include major transport networks, renewable energy facilities, and sustainable urban developments.
- The company is known for its commitment to excellence in technical expertise, sustainable practices, and delivering results that drive progress in both developed and emerging markets.
- Driven by purpose, guided by values.
- People: We value our global and diverse talent by creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where our people can thrive.
- Purpose: We are driven by purpose and a commitment to sustainability, transforming the human experience and uplifting lives.
- Integrity: We act responsibly and conduct our business and ourselves with the highest ethical standards, accountability and transparency.
- Partnership: We build trusted and enduring relationships with clients, colleagues and partners to achieve shared success.
- Professionalism: We act in the best interest of our clients and the communities in which we work, delivering innovative solutions to the highest of standards.
- Embedding sustainability from earliest planning stages to strengthen outcomes for clients, communities and the planet.
- Aligned with UN SDGs and Surbana Jurong Sustainability Charter; mission is 'to catalyse the transition to a regenerative future.'
- Focus areas include climate action & ecological resilience, health & clean water, community equity, education & partnerships, circular economy, and future‑proofed infrastructure.
- Specialist capabilities: net zero strategies and pathways including science‑based targets (SBTs), energy & carbon modelling, lifecycle assessment, circular economy strategies.
- Office‑level programs in energy efficiency, water usage and waste management to improve green‑office operations globally.
- Project examples: Logan Enhancement Project integrated fauna underpasses and land bridges; M1 Upgrade used concrete fracturing and recycled green steel to cut emissions.
- Net‑zero target via Science‑Based Targets but no specific year publicly stated.
Employer of Choice
Gender Equality Recognition
Recognized by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for achieving gender equality.
Great Place to Work
Workplace Accreditation
Accredited as a Great Place to Work by an external review body in Bangladesh.
- Create a flexible, diverse and inclusive work environment enabling people to reach full potential and be proud to work at SMEC.
- Culture where people, clients and communities feel trusted, safe, confident, valued and understood.
- Continual evaluation to provide safe, flexible, inclusive and respectful workplace.
- Flexible working environment tailored to employee needs.
- Commitment to equality in access to rewards, resources and opportunities on merit.
- Zero‑tolerance to harassment and discrimination.
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