Technical Lead – Pipeline Networks
Seqwater is looking for a Technical Lead – Pipeline Networks to drive the technical governance and strategic direction of the company's most significant pipeline infrastructure projects.
The role reports to the Technical Director – Networks and works closely with Project Directors.
About Seqwater
Water is essential for life.
At Seqwater, we deliver water while driving innovation, growth, and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.
We work collaboratively across our organization and with stakeholders to enhance quality of service and invest in smarter water grids.
About Your Opportunity
As Technical Lead – Pipeline Networks, you will oversee technical governance across major projects, initially focusing on the Sustaining Capital and the Wyaralong Pipeline Interconnector programs, with potential to lead additional major assignments.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and decision-making for major pipeline projects, ensuring delivery meets objectives within timeframes.
Lead technical governance and assurance, including planning, design, delivery, and interaction with review panels and working groups.
Manage technical risk and compliance, incorporating safety-in-design principles and meeting all legislative and regulatory requirements.
Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and service providers to deliver robust, sustainable engineering outcomes aligned with best practice.
Advise senior leadership and stakeholders on standards, technical risks, and strategies, while overseeing capital planning and complex project delivery.
About You
Tertiary qualification in Engineering and eligibility for RPEQ registration, plus an unrestricted Class C driver's licence.
Experience in pipeline transmission, including pump systems, pipeline design, and hydraulics.
Extensive experience in planning and delivering technical outcomes for major water or civil infrastructure projects, with strong knowledge of safety-in-design principles and design process integration.
Deep understanding of Queensland and Australian standards, operational planning, budgeting, and application of value engineering, project management, and quality management principles.
High-level interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills to engage senior leadership and external stakeholders on complex technical issues.
Compensation & Benefits
This position will be offered as an individual TFR package with an attractive salary and is a permanent full-time role.
How to Apply
Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the role's requirements and your resume via the Apply button by 11:55PM AEST, Wednesday 17th December ****.
Applications cannot be accepted via email.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Utilities
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