WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer

SGS; Victoria; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sgs in Kiewa, Victoria, Australia seeks a WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer to lead wastewater treatment, water reuse and related environmental projects within a major manufacturing facility.

You will drive optimization, regulatory compliance and sustainability improvements while coordinating across operations, maintenance, and external partners to deliver projects on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, chemical, water, civil or process engineering, or related field.
• Experience in wastewater treatment, water reuse and environmental projects in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of industrial wastewater treatment and effluent management.

Responsibilities

• Lead WWTP optimization and performance improvement initiatives.
• Manage water reuse, recycling and irrigation projects to reduce water use.
• Support WWTP upgrade and expansion from design through commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, discharge requirements and sustainability goals.
• Identify opportunities for water, energy and resource efficiency across operations.
• Coordinate engineers, contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers and site stakeholders.
• Support planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management and reporting.
• Provide technical expertise during installation, commissioning, startup and ramp-up.
• Develop and implement long-term water reduction and sustainability roadmaps.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality and environmental teams to deliver projects.

Skills

WWTP optimization

Water reuse

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Hands-on operations

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental/Water/Civil/Process Engineering

Job description

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

• Lead wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) optimization and performance improvement initiatives.
• Manage water reuse, recycling, and irrigation projects to reduce overall water consumption.
• Support WWTP upgrade and expansion projects from design through commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, discharge requirements, and sustainability objectives.
• Identify opportunities for water, energy, and resource efficiency improvements across manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate engineering contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and site stakeholders.
• Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and reporting activities.
• Provide technical expertise during installation, commissioning, startup, and performance ramp-up phases.
• Develop and implement long‑term water reduction and sustainability roadmaps.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and environmental teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in wastewater treatment, water reuse, utilities, or environmental engineering projects within manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of industrial wastewater treatment processes and effluent management systems.
• Experience delivering WWTP optimization, upgrade, or expansion projects.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work hands‑on within an operational manufacturing environment.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

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.