Lead Water Engineer – Qld Water Planning Team

Lead Water Engineer – Qld Water Planning Team
Join a growing Queensland Water Planning team working on a strong pipeline of city-shaping projects for leading water utilities. Based in Brisbane or Maroochydore, you’ll influence critical infrastructure decisions, strengthen client relationships and help shape the capability and direction of our team—delivering practical, sustainable outcomes for communities across Queensland.
What you’ll do
Advise clients on complex engineering projects from concept to delivery
Lead and work with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical and industry challenges
Deliver high-quality network planning advice that informs decisions
Contribute to resilient and innovative engineering solutions
What you’ll bring
Relevant engineering qualifications and a current RPEQ registration (or ability to obtain this)
At least 10-12 years’ experience in the water industry
Strong technical expertise in water and/or wastewater network planning
A track record of delivering practical, high-impact outcomes for water utilities
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
Established relationships across the Southeast QLD water sector would be highly regarded
The ability to see the big picture and challenge assumptions
How we support your growth
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.
Who we are
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities. They are the ones who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is our purpose. Bringing ideas to life. This is The Aurecon Way.
Ready for your next adventure?
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences - so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.