Water & Sewer Infrastructure Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Liability Allowance

Annual Leave

My Leave

Long Service Leave

Salary Packaging

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Regional lifestyle

Work/Life balance

Job summary

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

Open to Graduate, early career, or experienced engineers excited to advance their project delivery skills in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering (or equivalent).
• Graduate engineers encouraged; early career or experienced engineers considered.
• Understanding of project delivery processes (planning, design, construction).
• Knowledge of water and sewer infrastructure or willingness to develop this expertise.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver within deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to WHS, quality and continuous improvement.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence.
• SafeWork NSW Construction Induction (White Card).

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of water and sewer infrastructure projects from planning to commissioning.
• Assist with scoping, scheduling, cost estimation, risk management and reporting.
• Contribute to procurement, contract administration, variations and progress claims.
• Ensure works comply with engineering standards, WHS, environmental, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical input and assist in resolving design and construction issues.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders for project delivery.
• Prepare and contribute to monthly project reporting (progress, costs, risks).
• Support safe, reliable and maintainable infrastructure outcomes.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

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

Open to Graduate, early career, or experienced engineers excited to advance their project delivery skills in a supportive team environment.