Project Engineer - Treatment Plant Upgrades

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.  

The role

South East Water is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Circular Economy Delivery team and help drive treatment plant upgrades at South East Water's Peninsula Treatment Plants. Reporting into the Peninsula Program Manager, the Project Engineer will support the transition to sustainable communities by implementing projects which incorporate circular economy principles and utilise the recovery of resources, whilst also combating climate change.

In this role, you'll be working as part of a team to deliver Water Recycling Plant projects within the Circular Economy group, by:

• Managing procurement activities, contract management and the management of the design and construction for Civil, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)/Control components of WRP projects
• Collaborating with our capital delivery teams and partners to ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Assisting with the safe, timely and efficient delivery of tasks including planning and business case support

Who are you?

You're a Bachelor qualified Engineer (preferably in the discipline of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process) working towards Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), with 4+ years' experience in sewerage treatment infrastructure or similar.

You're a results-driven individual with the ability to identify innovative solutions, diagnose and resolve complex problems and mitigate potential risks to projects. A strong communicator, you build lasting relationships due to your customer focus and demonstrated commitment to excellence. Along with these traits, you can demonstrate skills, experience or knowledge in the following areas:

• Demonstrated Project Management skills and an understanding of an infrastructure asset project lifecycle
• Safety leadership, with knowledge of the relevant OHS codes, standards and legislation
• Understanding and appreciation of environmental issues relating to the design and construction treatment plant infrastructure
• Ability to understand and write clear business cases, project briefs, board papers, workshop reports and meeting minutes
• Broad knowledge of standards and specifications, including relevant WSAA Codes and knowledge of legislation related to the Water Industry

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing. 
• Life insurance and salary continuance. 
• 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave. 
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. 
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community  

This role is remunerated at a Level 4 or Level 5, which is between $101,563 and $125,011 + super and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates' experience. The classification structure for this role has been designed to recognise multiple levels of experience in the engineering field, and incumbents will commence in a classification according to their level of experience, determined prior to employment. From here, the incumbent’s progression through the levels will be subject to South East Water's engineering pathway's structure. 

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au. 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Sunday, 6th April 2025.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check 

South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required. 

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