Principal Engineer - Conveyance Standards

Are you ready to help us to drive WA’s water sustainability at a strategic level?

Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future. We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA’s water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.

About the role

We have a permanent opportunity for a Principal Engineer - Conveyance Standards to lead development and review of design standards, product standards and associated business management systems and processes. This role will be based within our Engineering team in Leederville, reporting to the Senior Principal Engineer – Wastewater Conveyance.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme: Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.   

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What the role will involve 

• Lead and manage the establishment and upkeep of processes and procedures for developing, reviewing and maintaining design and product standards
• Manage the assessment, prioritisation and control of engineering and product standards change work projects and programs
• Lead and oversee the development and review of wastewater conveyance design standards
• Lead and manage the engineering appraisal of strategic wastewater infrastructure product/equipment across engineering disciplines
• Manage and undertake the provision of specialist engineering input to internal asset stakeholders, business partners and external designers/suppliers

About you 

• Degree level qualification in relevant engineering discipline
• Extensive professional engineering experience in the development and review of water industry standards and in the selection of products and materials for the engineering design of major wastewater infrastructure
• Substantial hands-on professional engineering experience in wastewater infrastructure engineering design, commissioning and operation in design management or project management
• Experience in the preparation and review of engineering reports and tender specifications for major/complex wastewater infrastructure
• In-depth knowledge of infrastructure planning, project asset management and asset business justification processes
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or similar engineering accreditation is preferred

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Friday 10th July 2026

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website