Water Engineer – Network Planning

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 Planning Engineer within our Asset Investment Planning team. You’ll undertake integrated asset planning, helping to optimise decisions for asset investment timing, scope, management of risk and improving customer service levels for our water schemes in the Perth Metropolitan area. This role will be based in Leederville and reporting to the Team Leader – Metro Water Networks.

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

• Undertake hydraulic modelling and analysis for the assessment of asset and system performance and risk to inform investment decisions
• Undertake water network planning and develop capital, operating, regulatory, monitoring and maintenance plans
• Develop investment programs, business cases and projects that mitigate risk and meet our asset management objectives
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders regarding planning options, solutions and recommendations 

About you

You’ll have a qualification in civil engineering or relevant discipline, along with demonstrable knowledge of hydraulics, long-term planning principles, and water network modelling, as well as solid report writing and presentation skills. Previous experience with financial analysis, including discounted cash flow analysis, and an ability to build and drive positive and collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders will be useful in this role.

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

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

Applications close Monday 27th April 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. 

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. 

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.  To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website