Associate - Pipeline Design (Water & Wastewater)
Suitable candidate for this role is a Civil Design Engineer with proven experience in the design and delivery of buried pipeline infrastructure for water, wastewater and stormwater projects. The role requires a strong understanding of pipeline alignment development, hydraulic design and the detailed design of associated civil structures. The successful candidate will be proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and capable of developing three-dimensional pipe networks, long sections and coordinated designs that integrate hydraulic, utility, operational and construction requirements.
The candidate should have experience designing horizontal and vertical pipeline alignments to satisfy hydraulic performance criteria while minimising utility conflicts and construction risks.
They will be familiar with hydraulic principles relevant to gravity and pressure pipeline systems, including Manning's equation, Colebrook-White analysis, hydraulic grade line development, shear stress assessment and self-cleansing velocity requirements.
A sound understanding of pipe material selection is required, including the relative advantages, limitations and application of PVC, PE, GRP, steel and concrete pipe systems.
Experience in developing general arrangement drawings and detailed layouts for manholes, hydraulic control structures, valve chambers, maintenance access arrangements and other pipeline appurtenances.
The candidate should be able to apply operational, maintenance, safety and constructability considerations when developing these designs.
Knowledge of structural design requirements for buried pipelines is desirable, including familiarity with flexible pipe design principles in accordance with AS/NZS 2566 and rigid concrete pipe design in accordance with AS/NZS 3725.
Produce reports and presentations at high levels of professional and technical calibre suitable for presenting to clients.
Apply sound engineering judgement and best practices to arrive at technical decisions that drive innovative, fit-for-purpose and value-engineered solutions to meet project and client needs.
Ensure that all technical risks are understood, managed, assigned to the organisation best placed to manage the risk, and that these are well communicated to the project team and/or the client.
Ensure all assignments are completed on schedule and within budget while implementing Quality Assurance protocols.
Support delivery of registrations of interest, pre-qualifications, project proposals/bids, fee estimates, project work programmes and budgets.
Work with project leadership to plan projects through proper scoping with appropriate inputs, outputs, verifications and project reviews.
Help Technical leadership in developing, establishing and maintaining appropriate professional and technical standards within the organisation.
Lead and review work carried out by junior colleagues including appropriate verification of projects and peer review work done by colleagues and team members as necessary.
Maintain knowledge of appropriate technical standards, legislation, codes of practice and New Zealand norms to ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications, tolerances, safety factors and project brief. Keep abreast of industry developments, trends and processes.
Liaise and work closely with Sector leadership and peer groups across India and New Zealand; Act as a brand ambassador of GCC within WSP in India across geographies; Create opportunities to share learnings, improvements, new tools, better practices etc. with the wider water team; Develop and maintain effective networks and spheres of influence (internally and externally) with team members and key stakeholders.
Desired Skills
Fluent in spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate ideas and complex technical matters lucidly and with concise brevity.
Natural and confident technical leader displaying openness, accountability, decisiveness and engagement; Client centric and passionate about service excellence who can recognise and manage commercial risks while demonstrating value to the client.
Able to develop and promote technical innovations and out-of-the-box ideas; Persuasive.
Effective problem solver engaging sound problem solving techniques and appropriate analysis; Application of knowledge learning principles.
Can positively impact and influence office culture with and optimistic and dynamic outlook towards opportunities; Can work collaboratively with different stakeholders and across cross-cultural teams; Ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
Display drive, energy and enthusiasm for getting things done with high levels of motivation and energy; Project credibility demonstrate professionalism and inspire confidence with high emotional intelligence and self-awareness of strengths and potential areas for development
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail; Able to perform independently and/or under minimum supervision.
Stay calm and deliver under pressure with ability to cope with urgency, work pressures and ensure achievement of project imperatives; Resilient, comfortable with change and ambiguity.
Software Proficiencies
Highly proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and capable of developing three-dimensional pipe networks, long sections and coordinated designs that integrate hydraulic, utility, operational and construction requirements.
Perform clash detection, coordination, and model integration within BIM environments, ensuring alignment across civil, structural, MEP disciplines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with strong skills in preparing high-quality client presentations, internal reports, and business documentation.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering or similar.
Member of a professional body like CIWEM, ICE etc.; Chartered or equivalent status preferred.
Experience
15+ years of experience as civil design engineer with proven experience in the design and delivery of buried pipeline infrastructure for water, wastewater and stormwater projects.
Past experience in AU/NZ projects is preferred; should at least have experience in overseas (UK/US/ME) projects