Project Engineer, Water & Sewer Infrastructure

Careers at Council; Parkes; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil liability allowance

35 hour working week

Four weeks annual leave

My Leave

Long Service Leave 6.5 weeks

Salary packaging options

Wellness programs

EAP

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Parkes Shire Council is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join the Infrastructure team on a 2 year fixed-term contract. You will contribute to planning and delivery of major water, sewer, and infrastructure projects, gaining experience across the project lifecycle.

Graduate engineers are encouraged; roles suit early-career or experienced professionals aiming to develop project delivery skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering (or equivalent).
• Understanding of project delivery processes (planning, design and construction).
• Knowledge of water and sewer infrastructure or willingness to develop this expertise.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support project delivery within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support water and sewer infrastructure project delivery from planning through to construction.
• Assist with scoping, scheduling, cost estimation, risk management and reporting.
• Contribute to procurement, contract administration, and progress claims.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, WHS, environmental, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical input and resolve design and construction issues.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to support delivery.
• Prepare monthly project reporting on progress, costs, risks and issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Project delivery

Prioritisation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in civil engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

NSW Driver's Licence

White Card

Job description

Parkes Shire Council is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join the Infrastructure team on a 2 year fixed-term contract. You will contribute to planning and delivery of major water, sewer, and infrastructure projects, gaining experience across the project lifecycle.

Graduate engineers are encouraged; roles suit early-career or experienced professionals aiming to develop project delivery skills in a supportive environment.