About the Company SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.
We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.
Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we're focused on understanding and meeting our customers' expectations.
As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.
We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.
About the Role
Step into a key role at SA Water, where your expertise and strategic vision will drive the success of critical projects in the dams engineering discipline. As the Senior Dams Engineer you will provide valuable support for investigations, design, and governance related to water infrastructure, specifically focusing on dams. Your contributions will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the required safety and regulatory standards.
You will work closely with our Principal Engineer, Senior Engineers and Technical Specialists, gaining exposure to a wide range of projects and playing a key role in shaping the future of SA Water's infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your technical expertise in the field of dam engineering while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.
In addition, your responsibilities will include:
Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.
You will:
Assist in the design and technical governance of SA Water's Dams projects, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high standard. Support the execution of the Dams safety review and upgrade program, ensuring compliance with ANCOLD guidelines and helping to identify and mitigate risks. Contribute to the development and review of technical documentation, including design reports, calculations, and safety assessments for dams and associated infrastructure. Work closely with our Principal Engineer Dams to provide advice and technical leadership across complex projects, offering high-level strategic input into the design and execution of dam-related infrastructure. Assist in the application and integration of new technologies, recommending solutions where relevant to improve project outcomes. Participate in Safety in Design (SiD) processes, supporting the coordination of consultation and ensuring safe design principles are integrated into all stages of the project. Ensure clear and effective communication with internal teams and external stakeholders, providing accurate and timely technical information. Your success in this role will come from: Tertiary Dams, Civil or Geo-Technical Engineering qualification Post graduate qualifications Affiliation and Recognition of discipline expertise by Engineers Australia Detailed knowledge of Dams, Civil & Geo-Technical engineering procedures and practices as applied to the water industry and large engineering organisations Experience in the provision of investigation, options, concept and detailed design of Dams, Civil & Geo-Technical discipline installations associated with the water industry at a high professional level Demonstrated experience in the execution of novel, complex and critical engineering investigations and designs in Dams, Civil & Geo-Technical discipline engineering Experience in the utilisation and auditing of technical and infrastructure standards Benefits you will get in return: Flexibility to work from home 2 days a week Work with cutting edge technology on a variety of assets and diverse projects 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 Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au Further information can be found in the attached PD - Senior Engineer Dams.docx Call Type: Internal and External
Employment Type: Full Time – Ongoing
Location: SA Water House
Enquiries directed to: Doaa Wilsher
Contact details: ****** Application Information: To apply, click the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts. Please submit and complete the application form and upload a current resume by 4pm, Tuesday 27th November 2024. Applications received after the closing date may not be considered. If you are experiencing difficulties submitting your application or have enquiries, please contact Tayla Pett from the Talent Team for support prior to the closing date.
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