Principal / Senior Principal Water Planning Engineer

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About The Role As a Principal Water Planning Engineer in the Integrated Water Planning Team you will provide technical expertise and leadership in the delivery of bespoke projects designing, planning, and managing water and wastewater networks to ensure efficient and reliable service delivery for clients across Australia and the world. We are seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Water Planning Engineer to join our Integrated Water Planning Team. This role ideally will be based on the Sunshine Coast, however we will consider Brisbane based candidates. In this role you will provide technical expertise and leadership in the assessment and strategic planning of water supply and sewerage networks to manage growth, compliance, network performance, and renewals. Your work will include master planning, options assessments, feasibility studies, and business case preparation, while supporting the growth of the team through active business development. The role will require the successful applicant to: Lead and provide technical direction on complex water, wastewater and recycled water projects from strategic planning through to functional design. Supervise and coordinate project teams to meet objectives and client expectations Facilitate client and stakeholder workshops Provide technical mentorship to junior staff members Build and maintain strong client relationships Proactively maintain effective networks and relevant industry relationships to gain cooperation in meeting business and client outcomes About You You are a recognised industry professional with a strong background in water supply and wastewater management. Ideally you'll bring: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering Chartered Status (CPEng, RPEQ or equivalent) 10+ years of experience as a Principal, 15+ years' experience if you are a Senior Principal, particularly within: Water & Wastewater Network Planning and Design Water Supply Security Water or Wastewater Treatment Water Resuse/Recycling Planning and Design Technical expertise in hydraulic principles modelling including experience with on or more the following software packages is advantageous: InfoWorks WS Pro, InfoWorks ICM WaterCAD/GEMS, SewerCAD/GEMS Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality objectives are consistently achieved For the Senior Principal role: Established profile within industry associations e.g. active involvement in shaping the industry. The Benefits Competitive remuneration and benefits. A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals. Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options. An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly. Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance. Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters. Opportunities to work on special interest projects. Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors. Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices. Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued. Supportive leadership based on openness. Please upload your Resume, Cover Letter and any other supporting documentation where asked within your application. Ensure you consider the skills and experience needed for this role and include in your application. We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements. Engeny, part of Egis Group, is an environmental consultancy operating in QLD, NSW, VIC and WA. Engeny is an organisation that celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of our employees. Our culture is underpinned by our values: people, respect, performance, and transparency. We empower our people to grow by providing opportunities and challenges in a supportive environment. We operate in partnership with our clients, providing customised and practical solutions across a range of services from water management, civil design and geotechnical design to environmental management and approvals. We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future as a part of Egis Group.