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Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it. 

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future. 

Your Opportunity

Mott MacDonald's Water Environment & Society market has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Water team based in Brisbane and be a part of the fully integrated ambitious Next Generation for Delivery (NG4D) program with Urban Utilities. Spanning up to 10 years, NG4D will see the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, network, and treatment infrastructure across Urban Utilities’ South East Queensland operational area.

This initiative will help address some of the most pressing challenges facing the region, including climate change, population growth, ageing infrastructure, and providing infrastructure for the Olympic and Paralympic games. Read more: Mott MacDonald to help shape South East Queensland’s water future through NG4D partnership | Mott MacDonald 

You will play a central part in delivering high quality engineering outcomes across complex water and wastewater design and construct (D&C) projects. You will lead and coordinate interesting and complex projects, while contributing to strategic decision making and shaping best value solutions.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading project progress through weekly design meetings, formal reviews, and key milestone workshops (e.g., SID, HAZOP).
• Overseeing the development, quality assurance, and finalisation of engineering drawings, design reports, and client specific deliverables.
• Managing the production of specialist reports, including Site Access, Tenure, and Environmental & Planning (STEP) documentation.
• Collaborating with our delivery partners, suppliers and subcontractors—preparing specifications, coordinating inputs, and reviewing technical submissions.
• Working with a multidisciplinary and multipartner team to define, assess, and select the best value technical solutions aligned with client outcomes.
• Identifying risks and opportunities, driving mitigation strategies, and maximising project value.
• Managing design budgets, schedules, and change processes, including earned value tracking.
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers, fostering a supportive and high performing technical environment.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Providing technical input into bid pursuits and contributing to business growth opportunities.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• CPEng and RPEQ (or be in the process of obtaining within 6 - 12 months)
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of wastewater treatment processes, wastewater networks, and water networks, and their associated infrastructure.
• Proven experience as an engineer delivering and leading water and wastewater projects, preferably with some experience within design and construct projects.
• Extensive knowledge of local and national standards and drawings, including Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA)
• Proficiency in general Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). Experience in other engineering software preferred, but not essential.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and written skills.