Lead Water Design Engineer
Australia, Western Australia, Perth
Experience: > 10 Years
Mining
Introduction
Lead the engineering design and technical assurance of major water infrastructure projects across mining operations. You will guide a multidisciplinary team delivering safe, practical and cost-effective designs for pipelines, borefields, pump stations, ponds and tanks while ensuring compliance with project requirements, Australian standards and regulatory obligations.
About this role
- Lead the development and review of water management strategies and plans across the project lifecycle.
- Prepare project scopes, technical specifications, design reports, technical memoranda and engineering recommendations.
- Provide technical leadership and support to design engineers, project engineers, consultants and contractors.
- Undertake and review hydraulic modelling and calculations for pipelines, borefields, pump stations, ponds, tanks and associated water infrastructure.
- Prepare and review construction drawings, quantity estimates, pipeline schematics, general arrangements, P&IDs and critical equipment selections.
- Facilitate design reviews, field inspections and stakeholder requirements workshops.
- Confirm designs comply with the established basis of design and project requirements.
- Support capital estimating through quantity calculations and material take-offs.
- Coordinate operational readiness requirements across the project.
- Monitor engineering schedules and escalate potential schedule risks.
- Provide construction support by responding to technical queries and updating design documentation.
- Prepare equipment data sheets and evaluate vendor proposals for technical and budget compliance.
- Ensure designs comply with statutory regulations, project procedures and accepted engineering practices.
- Clearly communicate design progress, changes, risks and technical issues to relevant stakeholders
Is this you?
- Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, with Chemical Engineering or Civil Engineering also considered.
- Engineering qualification recognised by Engineers Australia.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in mechanical piping systems and pipeline design.
- Previous experience within the mining industry or an engineering consultancy environment.
- Strong understanding of Australian and commonly applied international engineering standards.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to the mining and water industries.
- Experience designing or reviewing pipelines and water infrastructure systems.
- Ability to lead and provide technical guidance within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a high standard of technical documentation.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills.
- Practical problem-solving capability with the ability to develop innovative engineering solutions.
- Full Australian working rights
What we offer
- Opportunity to lead the design and technical assurance of major water infrastructure projects across large-scale mining operations.
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Perth-based role with exposure to a broad portfolio of brownfield and greenfield projects.
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Long-term contract opportunity with competitive remuneration.
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Richard - r.clifton-james@brunel.net