Senior Project Engineer – Italy (EMEA Tech Services)
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Based in Bologna | Frequent travel within Italy
About Rubicon Water
Rubicon Water
is an Australian company dedicated to addressing one of the world's most pressing challenges:
water scarcity
.
We work with governments, water authorities, irrigation districts, and growers worldwide to
increase water availability and agricultural productivity
through improved water-use efficiency. By combining advanced hydraulics, automation, and precision water management technologies, Rubicon empowers its clients with
unparalleled control, reliability, and efficiency
in the management of large-scale irrigation systems.
As part of our long-term growth in Europe,
Italy is a strategic market
, and we are strengthening our local technical capabilities.
The Role
We are seeking a
Senior Project Engineer
to act as the
primary technical reference for Italy
within Rubicon's EMEA Tech Services team.
This is a
senior, highly technical role
focused on:
· Field-based technical prospecting
· Hydraulic and technical design
· Engineering development during proposal and pre-project phases
The position is specifically focused on
open-channel (free-surface) irrigation systems
, including gravity-fed canals, regulators, and hydraulic control structures.
The role bridges
sales, engineering, and projects
, ensuring that all solutions are technically robust, well-sized, compliant with Italian standards, and fully aligned with real field and civil works conditions before execution.
Key Responsibilities (Summary)
· Lead hydraulic studies, modelling, and gate sizing for open-channel irrigation networks.
· Support sales and tender activities with strong technical definition and Solution Reports.
· Review and validate civil works designs and technical documentation.
· Act as a senior technical authority supporting project readiness and technical validation.
· Serve as Rubicon's main technical interlocutor with clients, consultants, and authorities in Italy.
· Contribute to building a
technical centre of excellence in Bologna
.
Profile Sought
· Engineering degree (Bachelor required;
Master's degree in Hydraulic / Civil / Water Resources Engineering highly valued
).
· Strong background in
open-channel irrigation systems and gravity-fed canal networks
.
· Proven ability to interpret hydraulic models and validate them against field conditions.
· Solid exposure to site conditions, civil works, and contractor interfaces.
· Fluency in
Italian and English
.
·
Availability to travel regularly within Italy
and occasionally internationally.
Why Join Rubicon
· Purpose-driven work with real impact on water sustainability.
· Senior technical role with high autonomy and influence.
· Combination of field engineering, advanced hydraulics, and digital water solutions.
· Opportunity to shape Rubicon's long-term technical presence in Italy within a global Australian company.