Water Treatment Specialist

Veolia Environmental Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous parental leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Superannuation contributions on unpaid

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program ( Thrive )

Car allowances, novated leasing, and

Bonus and referral programs

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services is seeking a Water Treatment Engineering Specialist to provide technical leadership across water treatment projects, including leachate, wastewater and industrial water treatments. You will guide engineering management approaches, ensuring safe, compliant, and technically sound solutions for diverse client needs.

You will develop concept designs, write technical specifications, manage budgets and external contractors, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical or Process Engineering.
• Extensive demonstrated experience in technical management of industrial processes.
• Experience in developing concept designs and associated technical documentation for water treatment processes (e.g., leachate treatment, wastewater treatment, water reuse).
• Experience in managing consultants to perform detailed designs aligned with regulatory standards.
• Ability to prepare scope of works and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and partner with stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with other technical and project management professionals.
• Undertake technology assessments for new concepts to assess technical feasibility.
• Develop concept designs and all associated basic documentation.
• Write technical specifications and scope of works for tender processes.
• Evaluate tender responses from a technical perspective and select suitable contractors.
• Ensure all technical solutions meet the desired project outcomes and standards.
• Manage a budget and program during development and report progress to stakeholders.
• Manage external contractors and ensure their deliverables meet quality, cost and time requirements.

Skills

Technical management

Concept designs

Technical documentation

Scope of works

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

As Veolia’s Water Treatment Engineering Specialist, you will provide technical leadership to business development, projects, and operations in the water treatment field, covering a range of projects including leachate treatment, wastewater treatment and industrial water treatment. Through your strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, you will work to understand their business objectives and set the right engineering management approach that will deliver safe, compliant and technically suitable solutions for them.

What's on offer

Varied technical SME role in a dynamic organisation

Work with stakeholders on a variety of projects

Join a global leader in ecological transformation

What you'll be responsible for

Lead, direct and partner with stakeholders

Work collaboratively with with other technical and project management professionals

Undertake technology assessments for new concepts or ideas to assess their technical feasibility

Develop concept designs and all associated basic documentation

Write technical specifications and scope of works for tender processes associated with technical solutions

Evaluate tender responses from a technical perspective and collaboratively work with the project team to select suitable contractors

Ensure all technical solutions meet the desired project outcomes (Statement of Requirements/Basis of Design).

Ensure all technical solutions are delivered to the correct standards

Manage a budget and program during the development stage of a project. Report to stakeholders on progress.

Manage external contractors such as consultants, designers and planners and ensure their deliverables meet the defined quality, cost and time requirements.

What you'll need to be successful

Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical or Process Engineering.

Extensive demonstrated experience in technical management of industrial processes.

Experience in developing concept designs and associated technical documentation for a wide range of water treatment processes, such as industrial waste water, leachate, and water reuse applications. Technologies may include Filtration, Reverse Osmosis, Biological Treatment and Thermal Treatment

Experience in managing consultants to perform detailed designs aligned with applicable regulatory and environmental standards.

Ability to prepare scope of works and technical specifications.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.