Project Engineer

Seymour Whyte Constructions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Leave flexibility to travel/study

Travel benefits and discounts

Career development programs

Mentoring and leadership programs

Employee share program

Job summary

Seymour Whyte Constructions in Canberra is seeking a Project Engineer (Electrical) with water/wastewater project experience to support the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre Upgrade. You will work with a skilled team on complex electrical works and contribute to a landmark ACT wastewater facility.

You’ll coordinate electrical activities, assist with planning and budgeting, and mentor site teams while upholding HSEQ standards on a major upgrade.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with electrical focus or equivalent.
• Experience as Electrical Engineer on wastewater/water projects.
• Strong planning, budgeting and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage construction activities, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Monitor programme, productivity, cost and revenue; provide regular reports.
• Manage site resources, contractors and project teams to meet standards.
• Support planning, forecasting and resource allocation for delivery.
• Review designs, propose improvements, and resolve technical challenges with stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor engineers and site teams to drive project success.
• Promote safety culture and manage HSEQ requirements across the project.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Water/wastewater experience

Construction coordination

Reporting and budgeting

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Electrical) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling software

Finance systems

Job description

Seymour Whyte Constructions – Canberra ACT

Join our Canberra Water team and help deliver infrastructure that will shape Canberra's future.

We're seeking a Project Engineer (Electrical) with experience in water or wastewater treatment projects to support the delivery of the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre Upgrade. Working alongside a highly experienced project team, you'll be involved in complex electrical works, tackle real engineering challenges, and contribute to one of the ACT's most significant wastewater infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to work on a project with lasting impact while growing your career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre

The Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre (LMWQCC) Upgrade is a major wastewater infrastructure project in Canberra, ACT, being delivered for Icon Water under its Major Projects Delivery Program. The project is being undertaken through a joint venture between Seymour Whyte and VINCI Construction Grands Projets, alongside design partner Beca HunterH2O, bringing together expertise in large-scale water and civil infrastructure delivery.

The project involves upgrading and expanding the existing wastewater treatment facility to improve treatment efficiency, increase plant capacity, and support Canberra’s growing population. Key works include the construction of a new membrane bioreactor capable of treating up to 97 megalitres of wastewater per day, along with upgrades to critical treatment systems across the plant. Sustainability is also a key focus, with initiatives including renewable energy use, recycled water during construction, and the reuse of on-site materials where possible.

About Seymour Whyte:

We are a successful civil contracting business that has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.

How You'll Contribute:

• Coordinate and manage construction activities to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to specification.
• Monitor project performance, including programme, productivity, cost and revenue, and provide regular reporting to support project outcomes.
• Manage site resources, contractors and project teams, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to the required standards.
• Support project planning, forecasting and resource allocation to drive successful project delivery.
• Review and interpret designs, identify construction improvements, and work closely with stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Coach, mentor and support engineers and site teams, contributing to their development and project success.
• Promote a strong safety culture by actively managing HSEQ requirements, identifying risks, and supporting continuous improvement across the project.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Electrical) or its equivalent
• Previous experience working as an Electrical Engineer on a wastewater or water treatment plant project
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy (e.g. Microsoft Suite, scheduling software, finance systems etc.)
• Knowledge of Company Quality procedures, Work Health and Safety Act and HR/ IR procedures
• Familiarity with WHS and Environmental legislation and ability to produce Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for specific trades/activities
• Thorough understanding of client specifications and ability to produce ITP’s for specific trades
• Exposure to preparation of contractual claims and variations
• Knowledge of head and subcontract agreements
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and managing budgets and forecasts

Seymour Whyte benefits:

• Workplace banking benefits and everyday financial discounts
• Birthday leave, recognising the importance of personal milestones
• The option to purchase additional leave to support travel, study or life commitments
• Travel benefits, along with retail, lifestyle and wellness discounts
• Fitness & wellbeing discounts through WHEREFIT (gym, meal plans, fitness brands)
• Shopping and lifestyle discounts via Flare and CommBank Workplace Banking
• Structured career pathways with opportunities for global mobility
• Leadership development programs and one‑on‑one mentoring to support professional growth
• Employee recognition and awards that acknowledge contribution and achievement
• An employee share program, providing the opportunity to invest in the long‑term success of the business

Many of our projects are located in regional areas or on sites without access to public transport, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.

Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Reference code: 495003

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.