Senior Project Engineer

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

The Senior Project Engineer ensures safe, timely and efficient delivery of infrastructure assets that support integrated water management and broader Liveability outcomes.

Reporting into the Program Manager, the Senior Project Engineer will deliver projects that will support long term water sustainability and security and build resilient communities and customers, while mitigating South East Water’s impact on the environment. In this role you'll manage projects from inception to handover, engage with internal and external stakeholders and apply industry and South East Water standards to deliver critical infrastructure for the water industry. Ensuring safety in planning, design and delivery is an essential component of this role.

The role is available on a 12-month maximum term basis, to cover a period of parental leave.

Who are you?

You're a qualified Engineer with eligibility for or registration as a professional Engineer in Victoria. You can demonstrate 7+ years of experience in project management and/or significant experience in sewer, water or wastewater treatment infrastructure design and delivery. 

To see success in this role, you can demonstrate skill, experience or knowledge in the following key areas:

• Strong understanding of sustainability and liveability principles.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining a strong safety culture, with knowledge of relevant OHS codes, standards, and legislation.
• Demonstrated leadership, drive, initiative, creativity, and a high level of personal motivation to successfully deliver projects.
• Demonstrated Project Management skills and a strong understanding of infrastructure asset project lifecycle.
• Understanding of commercial contracts with the ability to manage, formulate and track individual budgets.
• Ability to understand the impacts of decisions on cost, other stakeholders and customers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate on matters such as contractors claims, variations and commercial disputes, refer to the relevant escalation point.
• Broad knowledge of standards and specifications, including relevant WSAA Codes necessary for the design and construction of South East Water’s assets including knowledge of legislation related to the Water Industry.
• Demonstrated customer focus when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders with demonstrated commitment to excellence.

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.  
• Life insurance and salary continuance. 
• 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  

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 Tuesday, 3rd of June 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. 

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.