Water & Wastewater Project Engineer - Short-Term 8-Week Assignment

CGC Recruitment; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CGC Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer for a short-term gun-for-hire role in South Brisbane. You will lead day-to-day project engineering and support the delivery of sewer mains, pump stations and rising mains on brownfield utilities projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years post-graduate engineering experience in water and wastewater, with a hands-on, autonomous approach and experience with Tier 2 or Tier 3 contractors. Start is 28 September 2026 for approx. 8 weeks, with weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate engineering experience with a focus on water or wastewater projects.
• Demonstrated work in brownfield environments on large utilities schemes.
• In-depth knowledge of sewer, pump stations and rising mains.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day project engineering and construction support.
• Contribute to delivery of sewer mains, pump stations and rising mains.
• Support brownfield utility infrastructure activities on site.

Skills

Post-graduate engineering experience

Water & Wastewater projects

Brownfield environment

Sewer, pump stations, rising mains

Tier 2 or Tier 3 contractor

Self-perform contracting

Construction and delivery knowledge

Autonomous / proactive work style

Hands-on / practical approach

Job description

CGC Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer for a short-term gun-for-hire role in South Brisbane. You will lead day-to-day project engineering and support the delivery of sewer mains, pump stations and rising mains on brownfield utilities projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years post-graduate engineering experience in water and wastewater, with a hands-on, autonomous approach and experience with Tier 2 or Tier 3 contractors. Start is 28 September 2026 for approx. 8 weeks, with weekly pay.