Engineering Competency Standard
Engineering Competency Standard
Table of Contents
Revision details ............................................................................................................................. 4
Foreword........................................................................................................................................ 4
Copyright ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Acronyms ...................................................................................................................................... 5
General Terms & Definitions ........................................................................................................ 5
1. General ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Scope ................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Purpose ............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Statutory Obligations ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Reference .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Tables
Table 1 - Civil Engineering Competency Requirements ........................................................... 12
Table 2 - Minimum Qualifications and Experience for Civil Engineering ................................ 14
Table 3 - Structural Engineering Competency Requirements .................................................. 15
Table 4 - Minimum Qualifications and Relevant Experience for Structural Engineering ....... 17
Table 5 - Geotechnical Engineering Competency Requirements ............................................ 18
Table 6 - Minimum Qualifications and Relevant Experience for Geotechnical Engineering .. 21
Table 7 - Mechanical Engineering Competency Requirements ............................................... 22
Table 8 - Minimum Qualifications and Experience for Mechanical Engineering..................... 23
Table 9 - Electrical Engineering Competency Requirements ................................................... 24
Table 10 - Minimum Qualifications and Experience for Electrical Engineering ...................... 26
Table 11 - Hydraulic Engineering Competency Requirements ................................................ 27
Table 12 - Minimum Qualifications and Experience for Hydraulic Engineering...................... 27
Table 13 - Instrumentation and Control Competency Requirements ...................................... 28
Table 14 - Minimum Qualifications and Experience for Instrumentation and Control............ 29
Table 15 - Building Services Engineering Competency Requirements ................................... 30
Table 16 - Minimum Qualifications and Experience for Building Services Engineering ........ 30
Table 17 - Treatment Process Engineering Competency Requirements ................................. 31
Table 18 - Minimum Qualifications and Experience Treatment Process Engineering............ 32
Table 19 - Stormwater and WSUD Competency Requirements ............................................... 33
Table 20 - Minimum Qualifications and Experience Stormwater and WSUD .......................... 34
Revision details
Version No. Clause Description of revision
1 - First Issue
2 All Clauses Minor Amendments
3 Clauses 6 & 7 Clarifications added to roles and responsibilities,
Geotechnical competency requirements and structural competency requirements
4 All Clauses All clause numbers and wording updated to provide more clarity.
No significant changes to competency requirements; except for Electrical
Engineering discipline.
Additional clarifications included in all clauses.
Additional of sub-categories included in the competency requirements tables to
provide more clarity.
Competency Category table has been removed and more details added under
Competency Requirements of each engineering discipline, to avoid repetition
Requirement for Independent Verification certificate included together with
template Appendix B.
Electrical Engineering Categories of design work have been expanded to
acknowledge the different skill levels and experience that are required for each
activity.
The minimum qualifications and experience classifications for Electrical
Engineering have been updated to reflect the changes to the categories of work.
Foreword
This Standard is for the design, supply, construction and protection of Sydney Water assets.
Sydney Water makes no warranties, express or implied, that compliance with the contents of this Standard
shall be sufficient to ensure safe systems or work or operation.
It is the user’s sole responsibility to ensure that the copy of the Standard is the current version as in use by
Sydney Water.
Sydney Water accepts no liability whatsoever in relation to the use of this Standard by any party, and
Sydney Water excludes any liability which arises in any manner by the use of this Standard.
For the purpose of this Standard, “Sydney Water” is the nominated person or organisation that has written
authority to act on Sydney Water’s behalf.
Copyright
The information in this document is protected by Copyright and no part of this document may be
reproduced, altered, stored or transmitted by any person without the prior consent of Sydney Water.
Acronyms
Acronym Definition
CGD City Growth and Development, Business Development, Sydney Water
CPEng Chartered Professional Engineer registration with Engineers Australia
ETS Engineering and Technical Support, Asset Lifecycle, Sydney Water
IECA International Erosion Control Association
NER National Engineering Register, Australia
SAP System Assurance and Planning, Asset Lifecycle, Sydney Water
WSUD Water Sensitive Urban Design
1. General
1.1 Introduction
Sydney Water relies on professional engineers providing services to create, maintain and operate Sydney
Water’s assets. To optimize public value, Sydney Water requires engineers providing engineering design
services to be appropriately competent. This will ensure assets are designed to achieve planned outcomes
and are fit for purpose.
1.2 Scope
This Standard provides the requirements for assessing a person’s competence to carry out specific
engineering tasks for design and protection of Sydney Water’s infrastructure assets and associated works.
The requirements of this Standard apply to all personnel involved in design of Sydney Water assets,
regardless of whether they are employed by Sydney Water or not.
In this Standard, design also includes all investigation activities undertaken in the course of design.
Personnel responsible for making design decisions on or about Sydney Water infrastructure are regarded as
designers and must have their engineering competencies assessed.
This Standard does not apply to Complying-Section 73 developer works.
1.3 Purpose
The engineering competencies defined in this Standard have been developed to achieve Sydney Water’s
requirements under both the Sydney Water Act and the Operating Licence.
The Sydney Water Act sets objectives for Sydney Water to:
provide, construct, operate, manage and maintain efficient, co-ordinated and commercially viable
systems and services,
operate at least as efficiently as any comparable businesses, and
ensure that the systems and services meet the quality and performance standards specified in the
Operating Licence.
In addition to these, Sydney Water’s Operating Licence requires that Sydney Water develop and maintain
both:
an Asset Management System that is consistent with the International Standard ISO 55001, and
a Quality Management System that is consistent with the Australian Standard AS/NZS ISO 9001.
To achieve the requirements of these systems, Sydney Water must determine the necessary competence of
persons doing work that affects its asset performance. Similar requirements are also reflected in Sydney
Water’s Asset Management Policy and Asset creation policy.
In addition to compliance drivers, defining the competence of designers that undertake work on Sydney
Water’s assets is crucial to ensure that they are designed to achieve planned outcomes and are fit for
purpose. This significantly contributes to meeting the objectives outlined in the Sydney Water Act listed
above.
1.5 Reference
Document type Title Document Reference
(Section, clause)
Compliance obligations AS/NZS ISO 9001 Quality management system -
AS/NZS ISO 55001 Asset Management Management System Requirements
Policies and procedures Sydney Water’s Asset Management Policy -
Sydney Water’s Asset Creation Policy -
Other Documents Sydney Water Management Specification Section 4
Civil Engineering,
Lead Engineer- Civil
Stormwater & WSUD
Structural Engineering Lead Engineer- Structural
Geotechnical Engineering Lead Engineer- Geotechnical
Mechanical Engineering,
Lead Engineer- Mechanical
Hydraulic Engineering
Electrical Engineering,
Instrumentation and Control, Lead Engineer- Electrical
Building Services Engineering
Treatment Process Engineering Lead Engineer- Process
2.4 Designer
Designer referenced in this Standard is a person responsible for a category of design work for an
organisation engaged to prepare a design. The designer must be the discipline design lead and may use
multiple engineering personnel to assist in developing the design. The designer must not be the verifier.
Designer must:
gather evidence of competence for the role or task they will perform,
provide evidence of relevant competency to the design manager, prior to commencing any design work,
carry out engineering tasks within the limitations imposed by assessed level of competence and for the
intended purposes,
keep up to date with advances and changes in their area of expertise.
2.5 Verifier
Verifier referenced in this Standard is a person responsible for the verification of the technical quality of
engineering tasks carried out by the designer.
Design verifiers must:
gather evidence of competence for the role or task they will perform, prior to commencing any
verification work,
provide evidence of relevant competency to the design manager, prior to commencing any design
verification work,
oversee engineering tasks within the limitations imposed by assessed level of competence,
verify designs as being fit for purpose and meeting Sydney Water’s requirements within the limitations
imposed by assessed level of competence.
gather evidence of competence for the role or task they will perform, prior to commencing any
independent verification work,
carry out a comprehensive examination of all aspects of the concept and detailed design,
carry out analytical and design calculation works that are independent of that of the designer and
without exchange of calculation sheets or similar information with the designer,
verify the calculations are translated accurately into the design details and drawings, specification
clauses or assessed capacities,
verify the applicability and accuracy of all computer programs used in the check and must ensure the
validity of the program for each application,
not await for the completion of the design, to start the verification. Both activities may proceed in parallel
as far as is practicable,
prepare an independent verification report documenting outcomes of the independent verification and
present to Sydney Water when requested,
independently certify each category of design work requiring independent verification as meeting
Sydney Water’s requirements using the certificate template in Appendix B and submit to Sydney Water
when requested.
3. Competency Requirements
3.1 Overview
The Lead Engineer for each engineering discipline determines the design competencies required for various
aspects of design pertinent to their respective engineering discipline.
Competencies are made up of:
Qualifications or units of competence recognised by the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).
These include qualifications issued by universities, TAFE, schools and other registered training
organisations.
Knowledge and skills.
Experience in the specific engineering task listed.
Where professional qualification such as memberships of Engineers Australia are nominated, equivalent
qualifications of other professional bodies who have reciprocal arrangements with Engineers Australia may
also be acceptable.
Category of Design Sub-Categories and Description of design element or works Minimum Minimum Minimum
Work Designer Verifier Independent Verifier
Classification Classification Classification
Pipelines - Major… Asset impact assessment and structural assessment of existing buried C3 C4 C4 (Note 1)
Cont. pipes DN375 – DN750
Trenchless rehabilitation of existing buried pipes DN375 – DN750 C3 C4 C4 (Note 1)
Pipelines - Complex Buried water/sewer/stormwater pipes > DN1200 at depth ≤ 15m C3 C4 C4
Pipes > DN750 and design pressure > 120m C3 C4 C4
Pipes in mine subsidence areas > DN750 C3 C4 C4
Trenchless installations > DN750 C3 C4 C4
Aqueducts > DN750 C3 C4 C4
Pipes > DN750 in poor/unstable ground soft or compressible soils prone to C3 C4 C4
significant settlement and/ or instability such as landslide risk
Pipes in contaminated ground > DN750 C3 C4 C4
Asset impact assessment and structural assessment of existing buried C3 C4 C4
pipes > DN750
Trenchless rehabilitation of existing buried pipes > DN750 C3 C4 C4
Pipes at depth > 15m C3 C4 C4
General civil Minor access roads to/within network and treatment facilities <10% slope C2 C3 Not required
Note 1: If required based on project specific risk assessment, to be determined by Sydney Water Lead Engineer or Project Engineer or Project Manager or
CGD Case Manager.
Note *: In lieu of a formal academic qualification, competency level C1 may be achieved where the designer is deemed by Sydney Water to have obtained
equivalent professional experience.
Category of Design Sub-Categories and Description of design element or works Minimum Designer Minimum Verifier Minimum
Work Classification Classification Independent Verifier
Classification
Medium Ground supported and elevated liquid holding tanks up to S2 S3 Not required
Structures…Cont. 400m2 footprint and 9m height.
Simply supported road bridges, pipe bridges and aqueducts up S2 S3 Not required
to 20m span.
Ventshafts up to DN600 and 18 m height S2 S3 Not required
Simply supported prestressed concrete roofs up to 10m span. S2 S3 Not required
Major Structures Buildings and suspended equipment floors over 8m height and S3 S4 S4 (Note 1)
200m2 footprint.
Retaining walls over 6m height. S3 S4 S4 (Note 1)
Pumping station wet wells over 6m diameter and 12m depth. S3 S4 S4 (Note 1)
Stop boards and bulkhead over 6m span and 6m of liquid S3 S4 S4 (Note 1)
pressure.
Ground supported and elevated liquid holding tanks over S3 S4 S4 (Note 1)
400m2 footprint and up to 15m height.
Simply supported road bridges, aqueducts and pipe bridges S3 S4 S4 (Note 1)
with spans up to 30m.
Ventshafts over DN600 or 18 m height S3 S4 S4 (Note 1)
Complex Structures Prestressed concrete liquid holding tanks. S3 S4 S4
Elevated liquid holding tanks over 15 m height such as S3 S4 S4
reservoirs.
Continuous road bridges, pipe bridges and aqueducts involving S3 S4 S4
prestressed concrete.
Appraisal of dams. S3 S4 S4
Structural assessment of existing plain concrete and masonry S3 S4 S4
assets such water, wastewater and stormwater carriers
Note 1: If required based on project specific risk assessment, to be determined by Sydney Water Lead Engineer or Project Engineer or Project Manager or Case Manager
Category of Sub-Categories and Description of design element or works Minimum Minimum Minimum
Design Work (Note 1 &2) (Note 3) Designer Verifier Independent Verifier
Classification Classification Classification
Geotechnical Investigation Geotechnical inputs for pipes laid in trenches and have G2 G4 Not Required
Scoping, Interpretation and diameter >750mm and less than 1200mm dia.; in Simple
Design input for Medium Geology
Structures and Major Pipelines Geotechnical inputs for pipes tunnelled and with outer bore G2 G4 Not Required
in Simple Geology…cont. diameter <750mm; in Simple Geology
Tunnels - Condition assessment Rock tunnels condition assessment. G2 G3 Not Required
Geotechnical Investigation Geotechnical inputs for inground tanks with > 6m depth; in G3 G4 G4 (Note 4)
Scoping, Geotechnical Simple Geology
Interpretation and Design Input Geotechnical inputs for foundations for above ground water G3 G4 G4 (Note 4)
of Major Structures in Simple retaining structures, in Simple Geology
Geology Geotechnical inputs for stability risk assessments on existing G3 G4 G4 (Note 4)
assets, in Simple Geology
Geotechnical inputs for pipelines ≥1200mm dia., laid in G3 G4 G4 (Note 4)
trenches; in Simple Geology
Geotechnical inputs for pipes tunnelled and with outer bore G3 G4 G4 (Note 4)
diameter of >750mm and less than 1200mm dia.; in Simple
Geology
Geotechnical inputs for project sites with Bringelly Shale and G3 G4 G4 (Note 4)
existing natural slopes steeper than 3:1 (Horizontal to Vertical)
Geotechnical inputs for fill embankments and cut slopes with G3 G4 G4 (Note 4)
effective retained height ≥ 6m; in Simple Geology
Complex works- Scoping Geotechnical Design checks of retaining walls with effective G3 G4 G4
geotechnical investigations, retained height ≥ 6m
geotechnical interpretation and Ground improvement design G3 G4 G4
geotechnical design inputs
Geotechnical Design of Bridge foundations and abutments G3 G4 G4
Category of Sub-Categories and Description of design element or works Minimum Minimum Minimum
Design Work (Note 1 &2) (Note 3) Designer Verifier Independent Verifier
Classification Classification Classification
Complex works- Scoping Projects in Landfill sites or sites with significant uncontrolled fill G3 G4 G4
geotechnical investigations, Geotechnical Design inputs for tunnelled pipelines with outer G3 G4 G4
geotechnical interpretation and bore diameter >1200mm dia.
geotechnical design
Geotechnical design inputs for project sites subjected to mine- G3 G4 G4
inputs…cont.
subsidence
Geotechnical inputs for elevated of Liquid Holding Tanks G3 G4 G4
classified as Declared Dams, as per NSW Dam Safety Act or
Regulation
Geotechnical Assessment and Geotechnical inputs, modelling and assessment of movements G2 G3 Not required
modelling of Impact on assets for minor structures or minor pipelines
Geotechnical inputs, modelling and assessment of movements G3 G4 G4 (Note 4)
for medium structures or medium pipelines
Geotechnical inputs, modelling and assessment of movements G3 G4 G4 (Note 4)
for major structures or major pipelines
Geotechnical inputs, modelling and assessment of movements G3 G4 G4
for complex structures or complex pipelines
Liquid holding tanks classified as Dam safety assessment of liquid holding tanks classified as As required by NSW Dam Safety Act or Regulation
declared dams declared dams as required by NSW Dam Safety Act or
Regulation
Notes:
1. Simple Geology = fairly uniform geology expected within site and ground conditions are expected to be pose low risk to assets proposed
2. Complex Geology = geology/ ground conditions expected to vary within site or expected to have significant impact to proposed assets
3. Refer Tables 1 & 3 for definition of works covered under Minor, medium, major structures or pipelines and General Civil works.
4. If required based on project specific risk assessment, to be determined by Sydney Water Lead Engineer or Project Engineer or Project Manager or Case Manager
Note *: Number of years and number of projects in brackets are only relevant for Geotechnical Investigation Fieldwork
Category of Design Work Sub-Categories and Description of design element or works Minimum Minimum Minimum
Designer Verifier Independent
Classification Classification Classification
Vacuum sewerage systems Vacuum sewerage systems, including reticulation (vacuum pots, vacuum M2 M3 Not required
valves and vacuum lines), vacuum pumping stations and pressure mains.
Chemical dosing and Chemical dosing plants / systems and chemical handling equipment. M3 M4 M4
handling
Note 1: Required for solids dewatering, handling and digester mixing equipment.
Note 2: Required for equipment where specialist expertise and/or potential hazards involved, eg. pressure vessels, lifting equipment, gas installations, chemical handling etc.
Complex LV power Design of a grid connected LV reticulation system with multiple power E2 E3 E3 (Note 4)
reticulation design sources (e.g. no auto changeover facilities, radial distribution only,
manual changeover on standby power sources)
Complex HV power Design of a HV system with one or more grid connections, with E3 E4 Not required
reticulation interlocking systems and/or manual changeover facilities to alternate
power sources (permanent or standby generator).
High complexity power Design of a system (LV or HV) or a site with multiple power sources E3 E4 E4
reticulation design (e.g. more than one incomer from Supply Authority, temporary or
permanent standby generators, battery system [excluding UPS],
renewable energy sources, auto changeover facility)
Power system analysis Modelling of the electrical reticulation network (including load flow, E1 E3 Not required
transient analysis, alternate sources, modelling changes in open point)
Protection system Protection design of a LV system with one or two sources of supply. E1 E3 Not required
design
Complex Protection Other systems not covered above (e.g. grading between HV and LV E2 E3 E3 (Note 4)
system design reticulation, multiple operating scenarios (alternate sources, change
in open point))
Arc flash analysis and System modelling, hazard analysis, mitigation design and E2 E4 E4
mitigation implementation
Auto change over Design of automatic changeover system design involving any of the E3 E4 E4
design following:
Multiple sources of grid supply
Anti islanding operation
Changeover to standby sources
Category of Design Sub-Categories and Description of design element or works Minimum Minimum Minimum
Work Designer Verifier Independent Verifier
Classification Classification Classification
Lightning protection Design of lightning protection system. E2 E3 Not required
system
Lightning protection Lightning protection systems for hazardous areas E3 E4 Not required
system
Nominal earthing Design of an earthing system for an installation. E2 E3 Not required
systems
Complex earthing Design of an earthing system involving any of the following: E3 E4 Not required
systems HV installations, supplies unable to be synchronised, generators,
inverters, varying soil conditions and high risk locations (e.g. areas
where public can be exposed to the risk due to location, an easily
accessible area)
UPS/battery backup Design of a UPS/battery backup system. E1 E3 Not required
system
Power factor/harmonic Power factor/harmonic filter design. E2 E3
filter Not required
Hazardous area Hazardous area electrical installation design. E2 (Note 1) E3 (Note 1) E3 (Note 1)
Electrolysis Induced current and voltage from adjacent assets. Active cathodic E3 E4 Not required
protection systems.
Control system Electrical design for control systems including PLC panels design, DC E1 (Note 3) E3 (Note 3) Not required
and UPS sizing.
Note 1: Requires statement of attainment from RTO for hazardous area design and classification.
Note 2: Appropriate Accredited Service Provider (ASP) certification required for Supply Authority work.
Note 3: Design to be reviewed by Sydney Water's Operational Technology Services (OTS) division.
Note 4: If required based on project specific risk assessment, to be determined by Sydney Water Lead Engineer or Project Engineer or Project Manager or Case Manager
Note 1: If required based on project specific risk assessment, to be determined by Sydney Water Lead Engineer or Project Engineer or Project Manager or Case Manager
SCADA architecture Design of SCADA architecture and Interfaces. IC2 (Note 1) IC3 Not required
Security infrastructure Design of security infrastructure for control systems. IC3 (Note 1) IC3 Not required
Control logic Design of logic for PLCs, RTUs and other control IC1 (Note 1) IC3 Not required
devices (including smart equipment such as VSD,
smart starter).
Monitoring and control Design of monitoring and control requirements for IC2 (Note 1) IC3 Not required
process control including preparation of Functional
Design Specifications.
Note 1: Design must be based on Sydney Water Instrumentation and Control or Treatment Plant SCADA standards.
Design to be reviewed by Sydney Water’s Operational Technology Services (OTS) division.
Fire Systems Design of fire suppression and protection systems, fire indication B1 B3 B4 (Note 1)
panels, detection components etc. for Sydney Water facilities
buildings.
HVAC Design of ventilation and air conditioning systems for Sydney B1 B3 B4 (Note 1)
Water facilities buildings including switch rooms.
Note 1: If required based on project specific risk assessment, to be determined by Sydney Water Lead Engineer or Project Engineer or Project Manager or Case Manager
B4 Bachelor’s degree in building services, electrical or CPEng & NER (Building Services) or 10 5
mechanical engineering NER (Fire Safety) as appropriate
Wastewater treatment – Design of greenfield type processes. May be on an existing site but P3 P4 P4 (Note 2)
greenfield sites with limited or no interaction with existing process units.
Wastewater treatment – Design of wastewater treatment with complex interactions between P3 P4 P4 (Note 2)
complex brownfield existing and new treatment processes.
Wastewater secondary Conventional activated sludge, BNR, granular, integrated fixed film, P3 P4 Not required
treatment – design of new and ballasted activated sludge systems.
or augmentation of existing
Wastewater tertiary Coagulation, flocculation, clarification, filtration and disinfection, P2 P4 Not required
treatment – design of new tertiary denitrification.
or augmentation of existing
Wastewater biosolids Aerobic and anaerobic digestion, autothermal thermophilic aerobic P3 P4 Not required
treatment and disposal – digestion (ATAD), sonication, thermal hydrolysis, thickening and
design of new or dewatering, wet air oxidation, drying and pelletisation.
augmentation of existing
Emerging technologies Anammox, Nereda, sonification, ballasted sludge processes, etc. P3 (Note 1) P4 (Note 1) P4 (Note 2)
Water treatment processes Assessment of water treatment asset unit processes. Simple design P1 P3 Not Required
– assessment or renewal and staging plans for like-for-like renewals.
Category of Design Work Sub-Categories and Description of design element or works Minimum Minimum Minimum
Designer Verifier Independent Verifier
Classification Classification Classification
Water advanced treatment Membrane, UV, ozonation, activated carbon. P3 P4 P4 (Note 2)
Recycled water Treatment and control system for recycled water systems. P3 P4 Not required
Note 1: No. of comparable jobs may not apply due to potentially limited number of applications; relevant master’s level academic qualifications may substitute for number of jobs.
Note 2: If required based on project specific risk assessment, to be determined by Sydney Water Lead Engineer or Project Engineer or Project Manager or Case Manager. The
complexity of project (renewal, greenfield, brownfield) and type of process must both be considered.
Note *: Number of years of experience in brackets correspond to any other engineering degree other than that are nominated under minimum academic qualifications.
Note +: CPEng or minimum Experience in the brackets, with no CPEng.
Erosion and sediment Erosion and sediment control planning and implementation. ES1 ES4 ES4
control
Landscape Landscape design plans, plant selection, liveability and ES1 ES3 ES3
aesthetic aspects.
Note 1: Verifiers and Independent Verifiers for Erosion and Sediment Control plans require CPESC - Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control from IECA or an
equivalent qualification.
Step 1: Applicant gathers evidence of competence for the role or task to be performed;
Step 2: Self-assessment against competency requirements;
Step 3: Written submission to the Project Engineer with evidence for review and acceptance;
Step 4: Review by Project Engineer;
Step 5: Review by Senior Project Engineer if necessary1;
Step 6: Acceptance of competence levels.
5. Evidence of competence
This competence Standard requires evidence of qualifications, skills and experience to substantiate the self-
assessment of competence by the applicant.
Evidence submitted to the project manager or project engineer or case manager may include the following:
qualifications, training courses undertaken, skills, experience,
information on previous designs undertaken including their complexity and feedback received on
completed designs from clients, including referees
current role, length of time in role and evaluated performance level in carrying out tasks of the role,
career logbook.
A form that may be used by an applicant is shown in Appendix A. A Curriculum Vitae with generic
experience without relevant details to specific tasks is not adequate.
1
in consultation with Lead Engineer, if necessary
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Engineering Competency Standard
Ownership
Ownership
Role Title
Group Asset Lifecycle
Owner Engineering Manager
Author Dinesh Dineshharan, Specialist Engineering Manager
Change history
Versi Prepared by Date Approved by Issue date
on
No.
1 Tony Petrevski, Milan Rubcic, Robert Lau, Christie 11/06/2018 Ken Wiggins, 11/06/2018
Sebaratnam, Robert Loncar Manager, Urban
Design & Engineering
2 Tony Petrevski, Milan Rubcic, Robert Lau, Christie 28/08/2018 Ken Wiggins, 28/08/2018
Sebaratnam, Robert Loncar Manager, Urban
Design & Engineering
3 Milan Rubcic, Christie Sebaratnam, Robert Loncar, 08/10/2019 Ken Wiggins, 08/10/2019
Dinesh Dineshharan, Susan Kitching Manager, Urban
Design & Engineering
4 Dinesh Dineshharan (Lead Engineer-Geotech), 15/02/2021 Norbert Schaeper, 19/02/2021
Milan Rubcic (Lead Engineer- Mechanical), Engineering Manager
Robert Lau (Lead Engineer- Electrical),
Christie Sebaratnam (Lead Engineer- Structural),
Robert Loncar (Lead Engineer-Civil),
Ashley Smith (Lead Engineer- Process)
Appendices
Appendix Title
A Evidence of Competency Form - Example
B Independent Verification Certificate
Comparable jobs
Project Name Project Client Details of Design Tasks Referee and
Description Carried out Contact Details
[eg.: Prospect to [eg.: Concept [eg.: Sydney [eg.: Civil pipeline designer [eg.: William Broms,
Macarthur pipeline] Design of Water] carrying out design Sydney Water]
DN750 water calculations, preparation of
main] drawings and reporting]
List additional jobs as necessary to demonstrate compliance with required competency classification level
Competence [e.g. I have over 10 years of experience in various senior engineering roles across 20
Statement projects directly related to design of major pressure and non-pressure DN750-DN1200
Outline years of pipelines, and associated structures. I possess the necessary design skills through
relevant experience knowledge of and application of relevant industry pipe design and installation standards
and describe and engineering practices to successfully achieve required design outcomes. Design
relevance of listed knowledge and skills include structural analysis and design of buried flexible and rigid
experience to the pipes, interpretation of ground conditions, hydraulic analysis product/ material selection,
competencies corrosion protection, hydraulics (closed conduit/ open channel), trench design, thrust/
requested) anchor block design, system planning and configuration design for safe and effective
operation, connections, route selection/ vertical alignment, knowledge of conventional
Attach detailed CV,
and trenchless construction methods, and application Safety in Design principles and
with relevant details
inspection, testing and commissioning requirements.]
In performing the function of Independent Verification, I/ We have used due skill, care and diligence and
from my/ our review and in my/ our opinion as a professional engineer, I/ We consider that:
A. All relevant design actions and design criteria are covered by the design and that these actions and
criteria and overall concept meet the requirements of the intent of the design/ impact assessment
B. The strength, stability, serviceability, durability and other Limit State requirements as defined in the
Sydney Water technical specifications are met; and
C. The construction drawings and specifications accurately describe the following matters critical to the
structural integrity:
a. Detailing and dimensions,
b. The required material properties and
c. The construction procedure and temporary works.
Independent Verifier Personnel and Signatures (List all relevant discipline independent verifiers)
Name Discipline Relevant Engineering Signature
Competency Classification