WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer

Sgs; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking an experienced WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer to support a major manufacturing transformation within a leading FMCG facility in Victoria, Australia. The role focuses on wastewater treatment, water reuse, and environmental improvement projects to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead WWTP optimization, manage water reuse and irrigation initiatives, and oversee upgrades from design through commissioning, ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering or related engineering 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead WWTP optimization and performance improvement initiatives.
• Manage water reuse, recycling, and irrigation projects to reduce 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.

Skills

WWTP optimization

Water reuse

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's in related engineering

Tools

Contractor management

Startup & commissioning

Job description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

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.
• 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.