What is a sydney water designer? - more than a drop in the bucket of engineering

Have you ever wanted to get your feet wet in the field of engineering? If so then water design may be the way to go. At LP Consulting Australia we believe that an engineer is required to be an all-around expert with specialist skills that match their passion.

Have you ever wanted to get your feet wet in the field of engineering? If so then water design may be the way to go. At LP Consulting Australia we believe that an engineer is required to be an all-around expert with specialist skills that match their passion. Engineers generally need to be technically minded and creative, understand both the big and the small picture, and have a strong grasp of functionality as well as an appreciation for aesthetics. There is a wide range of paths for an engineer to follow- civil engineering, aeronautics, electrical, mechanical, or even chemical engineers. Within civil engineering there are Sydney water designers. These are the engineers who deal with water, stormwater, hydraulics, and related development projects and solutions in Sydney. Their work is integral to almost every development.

Sydney water designersare immersed in an understanding of the impact of water in each Sydney Water building plan. Whether they’re designing a hydraulics system or dealing with stormwater solutions, they are the ones who keep the water flowing the right way. We think it’s pretty important not to mix up the flow of sewerage and fresh water! From water reticulation to sewerage reticulation a Sydney water designer is an expert in the use of pipelines, sewer systems, water supply and recycled water. Since pretty much every construction project requires the inclusion of water supply and sewerage solutions, you can imagine that there is a wide stream of possibilities for a water designer to be involved in.

Sydney water approved contractors are specifically approved by Sydney Water to complete water design projects, including Sydney Water major works. Their local knowledge is more than just a drop in the bucket. Sydney water approved contractors need to understand the local landscape, community needs, and council regulations to ensure that a construction project flows smoothly in order to obtain a Sydney Water Section 73 compliance certificate. With safety, economic, environmental, community, social, functional, aesthetic, and practical issues all at play, a water designer really has to be skilled in far more than just knowing how water works.

A water servicing coordinator doesn’t wash their hands from the responsibility of completing a project when a storm comes along. A Sydney Water servicing coordinator represents a fully experienced and qualified firm that knows how to work with contingencies and find solutions to the most complex issues. They respect the power of water, both to sustain life and to harm it. After all, a water servicing coordinator is literally required to resolve stormwater drainage issues, ensuring adequate water supply, and to keep the sewerage systems from creating an unmanageable stink.

When you are a Sydney Water Designer you are literally at the heart of infrastructure projects. You are responsible for harnessing the power of water, for directing wastewater and stormwater away from where it could cause harm, and directing clean water to where it is needed. The intricacies of design are complex and require extensive years of education and practical experience to fully comprehend. It is an amazing feeling to be able to see a completed project and to know that you had a hand in ensuring its success.

Louis Panagopoulos is the principal engineer at LP Consulting Australia. His experience in engineering spans 39 years. To learn more about the engineering and Sydney Water Designer solutions that LP Consulting Australia offers see www.lp-consulting.com.au

As a leading Water, Wastewater, Hydraulic, Fire and Civil Engineering firm, LP Consulting Australia’s mission is to deliver its outstanding suite of engineering services Australia-wide.