Water engineers create lasting impact
Across our network of offices, our water specialists work closely together to share expertise and develop informed and creative project solutions.
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One of eight integrated disciplines in the Spiire business, our water engineering team of over 40 experts works on a rewarding portfolio of projects throughout their full life cycle, from strategy through to design and delivery.
Our skilled team delivers the full range of water engineering services including integrated water management, urban stormwater management, flood management and the planning, design and delivery of water, recycled water and wastewater infrastructure. Our approach considers the whole water cycle and enables us to deliver sustainable, smart and resilient project outcomes.
The team is motivated by creating a sense of place for communities and the lasting impact of their work on future generations and the environment.
A keen interest in nature first attracted Stephanie Amy to a career in the water industry. After studying Environmental Engineering at university, Steph developed her skills in river rehabilitation and waterway management before joining the Spiire team in 2021.
She has embraced our culture of working together as one team, which she credits with furthering her technical growth.
“One of the big drivers for me was joining a company that’s multidisciplinary and having the opportunity to work across teams to create really informed, holistic designs,” Steph says.
“I really enjoy having those diverse viewpoints and taking little nuggets of wisdom that are outside the scope of my specialty back into my projects.”
Making a positive impact on local communities and the environment continues to motivate her work. She enjoys contributing to significant projects including the Woodlea estate and developing creative solutions that will leave a positive legacy.
“I’m driven by the opportunity to create environments that will benefit where people will live, and walk their dogs, and the kind of lifestyles they will lead, while also providing great outcomes for the ecosystem,” Steph says.
Creating strategic solutions
When Jacob Meehan joined Spiire in 2022, he was excited to explore a different side to projects than he’d experienced through his background in environmental engineering and water resourcing.
“I could see the team was expanding from the traditional service delivery model to actually being part of the development of strategic solutions – I was excited to be a part of that,” he says.
He also felt a strong alignment with Spiire’s purpose of bettering the communities we live and work within. He’s appreciating the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a positive impact, such as a feasibility study for using stormwater to support the potable water supply in the Northern and Western Geelong growth area.
Jacob recently partnered with South East Water to help them understand how they can better embed Integrated Water Management into their planning processes. This was informed by working together with our Town Planning team to provide the client with a really practical tool.
Jacob credits this knowledge-sharing with other disciplines, such as the different perspective offered from close collaborations with our Landscape Architecture team, as enriching his own technical development as well as project outcomes.
It’s part of the embedded learning culture that includes engaging with the wider industry, participating in formal training or spending time connecting with and learning from colleagues.
“It’s very evident that it’s a lived part of the experience and culture. Spiire is invested in your career development,” Jacob says.
