Project Engineer

Veolia Environmental Services; Newcastle-Maitland; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package with annual

Novated lease options

14 weeks paid parental leave (primary3

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Professional development programs and—

Employee Assistance Program andfitness

Discounted health insurance (7% BUPA"

Employee shareplan with discounts and"

Paid volunteer day annually

Employee referral rewards up to $1,500

Job summary

Veolia Water Australia is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital and maintenance water projects across the Hunter region, applying engineering expertise to deliver initiatives that benefit communities while advancing your career with a global leader in environmental solutions.

You will manage projects from concept to completion using Veolia's Project Management Standards, prepare specifications and tenders, ensure HSEQ compliance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar; project management experience.
• Water and wastewater experience preferred.
• Graduates with 1–2 years experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver capital and maintenance projects up to $1M in water infrastructure.
• Lead project development from concept 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

Stakeholder management

Water/wastewater experience

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Project Management Diploma

Job description

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Are you an engineer ready to make a real impact on Australia's water infrastructure?

Join Veolia Water Australia as a Project Engineer and lead the delivery of critical water and wastewater projects across the Hunter Water Treatment Facilities. 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, Project Management diploma or similar Proven project management experience

Water and wastewater experience is preferable

Graduates with 1-2 years experience will also be considered

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

Ready to engineer a sustainable future?

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