Senior Engineer Major Infrastructure Projects

Gippsland Water; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Diverse career opportunities

Professional development

Supportive and inclusive culture

Competitive employee benefits

Job summary

Gippsland Water is seeking a Senior Engineer Major Infrastructure Projects to lead planning, procurement, delivery and commissioning of large capital works across our infrastructure portfolio. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, manage contracts and risks, and ensure safe, efficient project delivery aligned with organisational goals.

You will provide technical leadership and mentoring within the Major Infrastructure Projects team and, after a transition period, assume

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree enabling eligibility for Professional Engineers Registration.
• Experience in water, wastewater or similar infrastructure environments.
• Strong project management across budget, schedule, risk and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing contracts, procurement processes and external contractors.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, procurement, delivery and commissioning of major capital works across Gippsland Water infrastructure.
• Provide senior engineering advice and manage project risks and contracts.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with organisational objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring within the Major Infrastructure Projects team; transition to line management of engineers.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Project management

Contracts & procurement

Analytical thinking

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering enabling PE registration

Job description

We exist to deliver essential water, wastewater, and waste recovery services that support the health, safety, and wellbeing of the Gippsland community. As a key employer in our region, we play a vital role in shaping a sustainable future while driving positive outcomes for our environment, economy, and people.

We 're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive by offering:

Flexible work arrangements to support your work/life balance

Diverse career opportunities and ongoing professional development

A supportive and inclusive culture where our people feel safe to bring their full and authentic self to work.

Competitive employee benefits that make your professional and personal experiences rewarding

Our focus is on building a highly skilled, customer-focused team, united by a shared purpose, to make a real difference in the community we serve.

Contribute to a team that's committed to innovation, prioritising our customers and creating a better future for our region.

The role

As Senior Engineer Major Infrastructure Projects, you will lead the planning, procurement, delivery and commissioning of major capital works across Gippsland Water infrastructure.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, regulators and the community, you will provide senior engineering advice, manage project risks and contracts, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with organisational objectives.

You will also provide technical leadership and mentoring within the Major Infrastructure Projects team and, following a transition period, assume line management responsibility for a team of engineers.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline enabling eligibility for Professional Engineers Registration.
• Strong engineering expertise within water, wastewater or comparable infrastructure environments.
• Excellent project management capability across budget, schedule, risk and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing contracts, procurement processes and external contractors.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in a risk-managed environment.
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to engineers and project teams.