About you:
You are an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in an operational environment or infrastructure projects undertaking cost estimating and technical problem-solving. You enjoy working in a dynamic operational environment and are confident influencing stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
You like collaborating with others, sharing ideas, and influencing decisions to get the best outcome. Whether it’s developing scopes, reviewing costs, or providing technical advice, you take pride in delivering quality work that adds value.
Most importantly, you’re motivated, organised, and adaptable — someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and is always looking for smarter, more efficient ways to work.
About the role:
As a Specialist – Operations Engineering, you will act as a centre of technical expertise. You’ll help define scopes of work, prepare accurate cost estimates, and provide engineering advice to operational issues that ensures solutions are practical, cost-effective, and aligned with standards.
This role sits within the Perth Region Field Services team and supports a range of teams and stakeholders, playing a key role in planning and delivering projects that address asset needs and improve operational outcomes across the region.
Who are we?
When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.
If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.
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.
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What the role will involve:
• Developing, reviewing, and auditing scopes of work for operational and capital projects
• Preparing accurate cost estimates using data, benchmarking, and best practice methodologies
• Providing technical engineering advice on operational and asset issues
• Supporting planning, prioritisation, and delivery of regional programs of work
• Monitoring delivery progress and advising on scope, cost, and risk considerations
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to align on engineering solutions and outcomes
Key skills and experience:
• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Proven experience developing scopes of work for infrastructure (civil, mechanical, or water/wastewater)
• Strong skills in cost estimating, benchmarking, and cost analysis
• Knowledge of asset management principles and construction practices
• Sound understanding of procurement and contract frameworks
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and organisational capability with a focus on safety and quality
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 5th of 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.
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
