Project Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Jaydo Construction; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Mentorship from experienced team

Exposure to diverse, challenging water

Job summary

Jaydo Construction, an Australian-owned company with 50+ years of experience in civil water and sewerage infrastructure, invites applications for a Project Engineer. The role focuses on planning, forecasting, programming, and developing construction methodologies for major water projects in Victoria.

Ideal candidates will have a civil engineering degree and 4+ years in civil construction, preferably water-related, plus scheduling tool experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in the Civil Construction industry (water-related projects preferred).
• Experience with construction programs and scheduling tools is advantageous.
• Construction Induction Card.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of water infrastructure projects in Victoria.
• Assist in developing project programs, including look-ahead schedules and progress tracking.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop construction methodologies and staging plans.
• Work closely with site teams to align project plans with delivery requirements.
• Contribute to project forecasting and resource planning activities.
• Interface with clients, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards throughout all project phases.
• Support risk management and mitigation planning across assigned projects.

Skills

Civil scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Project forecasting

Construction programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Jaydo Construction is an Australian-owned company with over 50 years of experience in Contracting and Construction Services for the Civil Water & Sewerage Infrastructure Industry.

We are specialists in complex water and sewer infrastructure projects and are known for delivering successful outcomes in drainage, water, sewer, pump stations, water storage, and wetland infrastructure projects across various authorities, local governments, and the land development industry.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a driven and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our team and contribute to the delivery of major civil infrastructure projects in the water and sewerage sector.

This role is best suited to someone with a strong foundation in civil construction and an interest in the planning and execution side of project delivery—including forecasting, programming, construction methodology development, and stakeholder coordination.

If you have 4 years plus experience in the Water Infrastructure / Civil industry, you are encouraged to apply. Water industry experience will be viewed favorably.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of water infrastructure projects in Victoria.
• Assist in the development of project programs, including look-ahead schedules and progress tracking.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop construction methodologies and staging plans.
• Work closely with site teams to align project plans with actual delivery requirements.
• Contribute to project forecasting and resource planning activities.
• Interface with clients, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards throughout all project phases.
• Support risk management and mitigation planning across assigned projects.
• Strong interest in project planning, forecasting, and methodology development.
• An analytical mindset with a proactive approach to solving problems.
• Effective communicator who can liaise confidently with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Motivated to develop professionally and pursue a long-term career in civil infrastructure.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 4 years' and above experience in the Civil Construction industry (ideally including water-related infrastructure).
• Experience with construction programs and scheduling tools is advantageous.
• Construction Induction Card.
• Current Driver’s License.

Benefits and Perks

• Be part of a well-established leader in the water infrastructure sector.
• Learn from and work alongside a highly experienced and supportive project delivery team.
• Exposure to a wide variety of technically challenging and rewarding projects.
• Attractive salary package and employee benefits.
• Strong opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Interested?

To learn more about Jaydo Construction and the projects we deliver, please visit www.jaydo.com.au

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Jaydo we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every aspect of the position we encourage you to apply anyways as you may be just the right candidate.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.