SA Water strives to provide reliable and trusted water services to over 1.8 million South Australians every day, aiming to ensure the state remains a sustainable and healthy place to live and work.
About the Job
We are seeking an enthusiastic and technical expert to join our mechanical engineering discipline team as a Principal Engineer - Mechanical.
Your New Role:
* Provide expert design and technical leadership for SA Water's mechanical water and wastewater projects, ensuring fit-for-purpose solutions through investigations and delivery.
* Act as a trusted Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) in mechanical engineering, guiding design processes and ensuring adherence to industry best practices and standards.
* Oversee and refine technical governance to deliver cost-effective mechanical engineering solutions that align with SA Water's strategic objectives.
* Identify, evaluate, and recommend innovative technologies to enhance the Corporation's capabilities and deliver operational improvements.
* Cultivate a collaborative environment that fosters knowledge sharing, professional development, and engagement across multidisciplinary teams, partners, and the broader industry.
* Support a safety-first culture by embedding health, safety, and environmental considerations into the design and lifecycle management of mechanical assets.
* Provide clear, timely, and accurate communication with stakeholders, delivering solutions that meet business priorities and exceed customer expectations.
Requirements for Success:
* Professional qualifications in mechanical engineering.
* Proven experience in mechanical engineering and the development and ongoing review of technical and infrastructure governance.
* Postgraduate qualifications are desirable but not essential.
* Detailed knowledge of mechanical engineering procedures and practices as applied in the water industry and large engineering organisations.
* Experience in the provision of investigation, option, concept, and detailed design of mechanical infrastructure (water/wastewater networks).
* Demonstrated experience in the execution of novel, complex, and critical engineering investigations and designs.
* Recognition of discipline expertise by Engineers Australia is essential.
Benefits You Will Get:
* Flexibility to work from home.
* Mentorship and opportunities to build up the technical knowledge in engineering to shape the future of the organisation.
* Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
* Wellbeing days, Cultural Leave, Volunteering Day
* Super SA benefits
* Option to extend your holidays by Purchasing Leave