Engineer
Posted 16 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Principal Engineer Water & Wastewater_Plant 3D”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 12–18 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
The suitable candidate for this role is a Principal BIM Engineer specializing in Plant and Piping design for Water and Wastewater projects, with a strong focus on Digital Delivery. The role involves close coordination with design engineers and digital teams across India and New Zealand, supporting project delivery through high‑quality CAD and 3D modelling outputs.
The Principal BIM Engineer will take ownership of 3D modelling, drafting, and preparation of design documentation for water supply and wastewater (sewerage and drainage) infrastructure, including treatment plants, pump stations, and associated piping networks. The role supports projects across all stages, from concept and preliminary design through to detailed design and construction documentation.
Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining Plant 3D/Piping models, Revit 3D modelling & Civil 3D producing layouts, profiles, long-sections, and detailed drawings, and ensuring compliance with provided standards, digital requirements and project specifications. The focus is on delivering accurate, coordinated, and construction‑ready CAD deliverables that meet client and project expectations.
Responsibilities
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Deliver Plant & Piping CAD and BIM outputs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, treatment plants, recycled water schemes, dams, and desalination facilities, in line with WSP and client standards.
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Prepare 2D and 3D deliverables using AutoCAD and Plant 3D, including GA drawings, piping layouts, isometrics, plot plans, sections, PFDs, P&IDs, and construction‑ready drawings.
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Develop, manage, and maintain federated BIM models, undertaking clash detection, coordination, issue resolution, reporting, and data management within the Common Data Environment (Autodesk Vault).
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Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs), quantity take‑offs, schedules, and equipment lists in accordance with project and client requirements.
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Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process) to deliver integrated and constructible design outcomes.
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Liaise with New Zealand / ANZ lead offices to support cross‑regional project delivery and effective communication.
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Review and check drawings and models to ensure compliance with WSP drafting standards, client requirements, applicable codes, and statutory regulations.
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Take ownership of CAD delivery for small to large projects, contributing to design reviews, coordination meetings, and technical discussions.
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Mentor and guide junior and intermediate CAD staff, promoting best practices, efficiency, and capability development.