Experienced Engineer - Water Resources

Engineer – Irrigation Water Supply Infrastructure

📍 Melbourne | 🌊 Irrigation, Water Supply & Integrated Water Projects

•    Leading global engineering consultancy
•    Modern office, close to public transport
•    Flexible working + strong career growth

About SMEC

SMEC, part of the SJ Group, offers the opportunity to work on iconic infrastructure projects alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, global environment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Engineer – Irrigation Water Supply Infrastructure to join our Melbourne team, supporting a growing pipeline of irrigation, water supply, and integrated water management projects.
You’ll work across irrigation systems, bulk water conveyance, and system optimisation projects, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle—from feasibility and modelling through to design and construction support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early to mid-career engineer to build technical capability while working alongside leading specialists in the field providing a significant opportunity to accelerate your technical and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

•    Assist in the design of irrigation infrastructure (channels, pipelines, pump stations)
•    Support drainage investigations and design
•    Contribute to hydraulic modelling, feasibility studies, and detailed design
•    Provide construction phase support, including site inspections
•    Undertake water balance, demand, and system optimisation analysis
•    Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on integrated water projects

About You

•    Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
•    Experience or interest in irrigation and water supply systems
•    Strong understanding of hydrology and hydraulics
•    Exposure to tools such as HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, WaterGEMS, EPANET or similar
•    12D experience (desirable)

Additional exposure or interest in:

•    Water demand management and system optimisation
•    Integrated water management
•    Digital water, SCADA, DSS, or data analytics

You bring strong analytical skills, clear communication, and the ability to contribute effectively within project teams.

What We Offer

•    Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
•    Exposure to a diverse and ethical client base
•    Mentorship from industry leaders
•    Structured professional development programs and study support
•    National and international career pathways
•    Additional purchased leave and annual “Celebration Day” leave
•    Generous parental leave (primary and secondary carers)
•    Wellbeing initiatives and support programs

SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

What We Offer

•    Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
•    Ethical and purpose driven client base
•    Mentoring and collaboration with industry leading specialists
•    Professional development programs, including access to external courses and tertiary education assistance
•    Clear and dynamic career pathways, with opportunities to work nationally and internationally
•    Purchased additional annual leave
•    Annual "Celebration Day" leave
•    Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
•    Comprehensive wellbeing benefits

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the Apply Now link.

For more information, please contact Helen Kruimel, Principal Advisor - Recruitment & Talent
📧 [email protected]

Please note: All recruitment activities are managed by our Recruitment & Talent team. This role does not require agency support. Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted.

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