Senior Pipeline Engineer

Job Description

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

Due to strong growth and recent wins in the Water space in South Australia, we are seeking an experienced professional civil engineer, with experience in pipeline design, to join our team in Adelaide.

You will be joining a diverse and passionate team with a proven track record delivering major projects across Australia in a growing sector, working with local clients such as SA Water and DIT, as well as national and international clients. You will have the opportunity to work on all stages of the project lifecycle, from early inception, to multi-criteria analysis and through to detailed design, either directly for the client or as part of a D&C delivery team. You will also assist in business development opportunities under the direction our team leaders, including proposal preparation.

This role will present you with a fantastic opportunity to further develop your skills through your project work, with great prospects for career progression as the business continues to grow.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Provide technical input to pipeline design projects across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Managing tenders / proposals to contribute to our team’s growth and direction.
• Project management and delivery of multidisciplinary water design projects throughout the project life cycle.
• Developing strong relationships with clients and representing Mott MacDonald at client meetings.
• Mentor and develop others, providing guidance to support their professional development.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• 6+ years’ experience delivering engineering solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong technical capability in pipeline design and construction‑led engineering environments.
• Solid understanding of Australian water industry standards and sustainability practices.
• Experience in consulting, including delivering client‑ready design reports.
• Proven technical leadership, including mentoring and guiding junior team members.
• The ability to work independently with support from national and global teams.
• A positive, proactive mindset with the confidence to lead, collaborate, and contribute to a vibrant team culture.
• Motivation to help grow our water business across Australia.

Culture & Benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

Employee ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

You’ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees. If you are interested in this role, please apply!

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