Lead Civil Engineer – Water & Wastewater

Location: Brisbane

Salary: $170K to $210K + benefits

Shape the future of Queensland’s water infrastructure

This is an opportunity to lead, grow, and build something new within a long-established consultancy that has been delivering iconic projects across Queensland and NSW for decades.

As the Lead Civil Engineer, you’ll establish and grow a new water business unit within a respected multi-disciplinary team, backed by internal referrals and strong cross-functional collaboration. You’ll have the autonomy to shape your own team, drive project excellence, and create enduring value for the communities you serve.



What You’ll Deliver

• Technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Oversight of feasibility, design, and delivery phases for pipelines, pump stations, treatment plants, and associated civil infrastructure.
• Delivery of network modelling and analysis, supporting network planning, optimisation, and detailed design.
• Use and oversight of modelling tools such as InfoWater, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, MIKE URBAN, and Synergi Water to assess asset capacity, system performance, and growth impacts.
• Mentoring and development of emerging engineers while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Client engagement and project delivery for local and state government clients, ensuring technical excellence and commercial outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (essential).
• RPEQ registration or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in water and wastewater infrastructure, ideally within consulting or design environments.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic and network modelling, with hands-on experience in one or more major platforms such as WaterGEMS, InfoWater, MIKE URBAN, Synergi Water, or similar.
• Knowledge of the local QLD market is essential for this client-facing role.
• Demonstrated success leading projects, teams, and client relationships across local government and utility sectors.
• Deep understanding of industry standards, design codes, and regulatory frameworks.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a focus on building capability and delivering sustainable outcomes.

Why This Role

You’ll be part of a consultancy with a proud legacy that combines technical excellence with genuine community impact. This is a rare opportunity to create, influence, and lead within a team that values innovation, relationships, and purpose-driven work.

At Utility Careers, we’re proud to be Queensland’s first recruitment business dedicated solely to the water sector. Our relationships span every tier of consultancy and local government, built on years of trust, delivery, and shared purpose.

Please note, applicants must already hold unrestricted working rights in Australia, as our client is not offering sponsorship on this occasion.