WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer

SGS; Korumburra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS in Kiewa, Victoria, is seeking an experienced WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer to drive a major sustainability initiative within a dairy FMCG facility. You will lead wastewater treatment, water reuse, and environmental improvement projects to boost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and sustainability across operations.

The role covers planning, budgeting, contractor coordination, installation, commissioning, and start-up activities, with a focus on safety, quality, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Process, or Civil Engineering.
• Strong wastewater treatment and utilities experience within manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing wastewater treatment plant installation or capacity expansion projects.
• Demonstrated experience with project management, contractor supervision, commissioning, and cost control.
• Experience within dairy, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or FMCG manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control activities.
• Coordinate engineering consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee installation, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Manage FAT, SAT, commissioning, testing, and operational validation.
• Ensure environmental compliance and operational performance objectives are achieved.
• Provide technical leadership on wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
• Drive safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout project execution.
• Support transition from project completion to routine plant operations.
• Develop operational procedures, maintenance strategies, and performance monitoring plans.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Project management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical/Process/Civil)

Job description

Position: WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer

Location: Kiewa, Victoria, Australia

Duration: 6-12 Months (Extendable)

Industry: Dairy Manufacturing / FMCG

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer to support a major manufacturing transformation and sustainability program within a leading FMCG production facility. The successful candidate will lead wastewater treatment, water reuse, and environmental improvement projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, sustainability performance, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control activities.
• Coordinate engineering consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee installation, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Manage FAT, SAT, commissioning, testing, and operational validation.
• Ensure environmental compliance and operational performance objectives are achieved.
• Provide technical leadership on wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
• Drive safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout project execution.
• Support transition from project completion to routine plant operations.
• Develop operational procedures, maintenance strategies, and performance monitoring plans.
• Degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Process, or Civil Engineering.
• Strong wastewater treatment and utilities experience within manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing wastewater treatment plant installation or capacity expansion projects.
• Demonstrated experience with project management, contractor supervision, commissioning, and cost control.
• Experience within dairy, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or FMCG manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.

Preferred Experience

• Food, dairy, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Industrial utilities and water infrastructure projects.
• Water recycling and reuse programs.
• Sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Brownfield manufacturing projects.
• Commissioning and startup experience.

Immediate availability and willingness to be based on-site in Kiewa, Victoria, Australia, are highly preferred.