Project Engineer (Water Treatment)

W3 Associates Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

W3 Associates Pty is seeking an experienced Project Engineer (Water Treatment) based in Sydney to lead and deliver industrial water and wastewater projects. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities, ensuring projects meet safety, schedule and budget targets.

The role requires 4–8+ years of project engineering experience, a relevant engineering degree, and a willingness to travel to sites around Australia.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 4–8+ years' experience in project engineering or delivery, ideally within water, wastewater, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering water treatment plants, process infrastructure or multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Ability to independently manage smaller projects while supporting larger project delivery teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across Australia as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium-sized water treatment projects while supporting larger D&C and BOO projects.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and project handover activities.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, cost forecasting and progress reporting.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Oversee technical documentation, design reviews, equipment specifications and procurement.
• Support contract administration, variations, risk management and commercial performance.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure project objectives and milestones are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, quality and technical requirements.

Skills

Project management

Water treatment

Cross-functional coordination

Site delivery coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Our client is an ASX-listed Australian water technology company experiencing significant growth across the industrial water and wastewater treatment sectors.

Specialising in industrial water treatment, wastewater management and PFAS remediation, the business delivers innovative, engineered treatment solutions to major clients across the data centre, mining, infrastructure, defence and industrial sectors.

With a rapidly expanding project portfolio and strong investment in technology and innovation, the company offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing business at the forefront of advanced water treatment solutions.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer (Water Treatment) to support the engineering, management and delivery of industrial water and wastewater treatment projects across Australia.

Based in Sydney, the role offers the opportunity to independently manage smaller projects while supporting larger, complex Design & Construct (D&C) and Build, Own, Operate (BOO) treatment facilities.

Working across the data centre, mining, infrastructure and industrial sectors, the successful candidate will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium-sized water treatment projects while supporting larger D&C and BOO projects.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and project handover activities.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, cost forecasting and progress reporting.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Oversee technical documentation, design reviews, equipment specifications and procurement.
• Support contract administration, variations, risk management and commercial performance.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure project objectives and milestones are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, quality and technical requirements.

Required Experience

• Degree qualified in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 4–8+ years' experience in project engineering or delivery, ideally within water, wastewater, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering water treatment plants, process infrastructure or multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Ability to independently manage smaller projects while supporting larger project delivery teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across Australia as required.