Water Infrastructure Project Lead

Soldier On; Sutherland Shire Council, Gerringong; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus programs

Novated lease

14 weeks paid parental leave (primary)

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Professional development (LinkedIn)

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance discount

Employee shareplan and matching

Volunteer day

Referral rewards

Job summary

Veolia in NSW is seeking a Project Engineer to lead delivery of water and wastewater projects at Illawarra, Woronora, and Gerringong treatment plants. Use your engineering skills to benefit communities while growing with a global environmental leader.

You will manage capital and maintenance projects up to $1M, develop from concept to completion, prepare specs and tenders, ensure HSEQ compliance, and work with stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or trade qualification.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract management experience.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)

Job description

Veolia in NSW is seeking a Project Engineer to lead delivery of water and wastewater projects at Illawarra, Woronora, and Gerringong treatment plants. Use your engineering skills to benefit communities while growing with a global environmental leader.

You will manage capital and maintenance projects up to $1M, develop from concept to completion, prepare specs and tenders, ensure HSEQ compliance, and work with stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.