Project Engineer

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Kembla Grange; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package with annual

Novated lease options

14 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Professional development programs and

Employee Assistance Program andfitness

Discounted health insurance (7% BUPA)

Employee shareplan with discounts

Paid volunteer day annually

Employee referral rewards up to $1,500

Job summary

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the delivery of water and wastewater projects across NSW, including the Illawarra, Woronora, and Gerringong Treatment Plants. You will apply your engineering expertise to projects that benefit communities while advancing your career with a global environmental leader.

You will manage capital and maintenance work up to $1M, develop projects from concept to completion, and ensure HSEQ compliance across all phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or trade qualification.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract management experience.
• Proven water infrastructure project experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver capital and maintenance projects up to $1M in water infrastructure.
• Lead project development from concept through to completion using Veolia's Project Management Standards.
• Prepare technical specifications, tender documents, and manage contractor relationships.
• Ensure HSEQ compliance and lead safety initiatives across all project phases including site supervision.
• Estimate project costing, participate in tender evaluations and maintain financial forecasting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders.
• Drive innovation in water treatment solutions while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Industry leading safety programs with comprehensive HSEQ training.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

HSEQ compliance

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or trade qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you an engineer ready to make a real impact on Australia's water infrastructure? Join Veolia as a Project Engineer and lead the delivery of critical water and wastewater projects across the Illawarra, Woronora, and Gerringong Treatment Plants in NSW South. This is your opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to projects that directly benefit communities while advancing your career with a global leader in environmental solutions.

What's on offer

• Lead $1M+ water infrastructure projects across NSW
• Career Development with a global environmental leader
• Collaborative, supportive culture

What you'll be responsible for

• Manage and deliver capital and maintenance projects up to $1M in water infrastructure
• Lead project development from concept through to completion using Veolia's Project Management Standards
• Prepare technical specifications, tender documents, and manage contractor relationships
• Ensure HSEQ compliance and lead safety initiatives across all project phases including site supervision
• Estimate project costing, participate in tender evaluations and maintain financial forecasting
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders
• Drive innovation in water treatment solutions while maintaining operational efficiency
• Industry leading safety programs with comprehensive HSEQ training

What you'll need to be successful

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or trade qualification
• Strong commercial acumen and contract management experience
• Proven water infrastructure project experience

Why Veolia?

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package with annual bonus programs
• Novated lease options
• 14 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) + super on unpaid leave
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Professional development programs and LinkedIn Learning access
• Employee Assistance Program and fitness passport
• Discounted health insurance (7% BUPA discount)
• Employee shareplan with discounts and share matching
• Paid volunteer day annually
• Employee referral rewards up to $1,500

Veolia is committed to diversity, inclusion, and our Always Safe Charter ensuring every employee returns home safely every day.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.