Associate Water Engineer

• Remuneration - $152,019 to $166,604 plus 15% superannuation (salary above the base will depend on skills and experience)
• Ongoing, Full-Time
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and talented Engineering team
• Help shape a business dedicated to the Canberra community

The opportunity

Icon Water's Engineering Services team is looking for an individual with strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills to be our Associate Water Engineer.

In this role you will work in a fast-paced work environment, involved in multiple initiatives at various stages of the asset lifecycle (planning, design, operation, renewal) and provide an engineering recommendation considering different risk elements. The decision will need to consider input from other business stakeholders, customers and other technical disciplines to ensure the best outcome will be identified for the organisation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which values diversity and inclusion. We support applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a solid focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.

What would my day look like?

• Support the Delivery Teams (Capital and Development Services) to optimise execution of tasks with technical advice, guidance and data
• Oversee technical governance for allocated projects both particularly in water and wastewater treatment plants to ensure the approved asset objectives are realised.
• Contribute to the identification, creation, and active management of water and wastewater infrastructure treatment plant assets - related technical specifications, standards, and guidelines.
• Support Senior Engineers and Technical Director to provide technical, SME and risk management advice for water and wastewater treatment plant assets
• Lead the engineering investigation process into issues that are important to the successful and efficient operation of Icon Water's assets. This includes figuring out what action needs to be taken as a result.
• Provide technical leadership in root cause analysis and/or ICAM investigations into significant technical incidents.

For more information on the key responsibilities, please refer to the position description attached to this advertisement.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor of engineering degree that is recognised under the Washington Accord or Engineers Australia in Mechanical or Civil engineering
• A Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) of the Institution of Engineers Australia or the willingness and necessary experience to obtain chartership in 18 months.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience in water industry, engineering design, with at least three years in a senior role (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated technical expertise in water and wastewater treatment plant design and delivery and asset renewal
• Extensive experience and technical knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant assets and processes.
• Ability to mount a technical ‘argument’ using a variety of communication formats in a convincing manner appropriate to the audience, typically senior executives, peers and the Board of Directors, in an environment where a diversity of conflicting agendas may exist.
• Ability to influence and negotiate outcomes through professional and productive engagement with senior executives and managers, peers, staff at all levels, customers and suppliers, while building and enhancing relationships.
• A deep working knowledge of water industry standard, codes, guidelines, WSAA codes, safety-in-design requirements, HAZOP and CHAIR processes
• Knowledge of design, construction, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plant assets such as: pumps, piping, valves, vessels, tanks, blowers, compressors, clarifiers, centrifuges etc

Excited to apply and get started?

Please log on our recruitment portal and

• submit your resume
• submit your cover letter

To learn more about this opportunity please connect with Sol Asadollahi on 0435680107

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact work@iconwater.com.au

Closing Date – 13 November 2022