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Project Engineer - Wastewater

LocationParramatta, NSW 2150
Work TypeFull time
Positions1 Position
Job no: 647DX
Category: Asset Lifecycle, Engineering & Technical Support

 

·       Be apart of the Asset Lifecycle team based at Olympic Park

·       Provide expertise to project/program teams across various technical disciplines.

·       Work life balance and great career progression opportunities


An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Project Engineers who specialises in Wastewater to join the team within Sydney Water.

The Wastewater Project Engineer is part of the program delivery wastewater treatment project team, providing technical assurance and input across water and wastewater treatment facilities in the western region. 

In this role you will also assist stakeholders and partners in defining their requirements for water and wastewater treatment facility projects and ensure that these requirements are accurately reflected in the installed technology, therefore it is essential that you provide input into processes and systems improvements to support and improve operational performance, business efficiency, risk management, staff work environment, and user experience. The role of a Project Engineer pivots around the provision of technical and delivery excellence to the project team in wastewater treatment related projects. A Project Engineer requires a broad understanding of how relationships with stakeholders form a key part of the overall program of works. Specifically, a Project Engineer:

Responsibilities:

  • Provide water and wastewater treatment process engineering and construction expertise to delivery internal stakeholders, delivery partners to resolve any emerging issues.
  • Manage and perform technical activities associated with the scoping and delivery of wastewater treatment projects.
  • Ensure treatment engineering and quality project deliverables are provided in accordance with business quality management system and compliant with standards and specifications.
  • Hands on participation in project delivery lifecycle (workshops, Functional Design Specifications, design reviews, acceptance audits, quality assurance, commissioning, handover)
  • Reporting, scheduling and co-ordinating resources and activities for wastewater treatment facilities Projects
  • Proactively identifies key drivers that will enable the success of projects and programs of work and ensures delivery of a technically and commercially acceptable outcome
  • Provides the overall guidance for a project / program’s needs in relation to all required engineering standards, specifications, and risks
  • Owns the technical design scope and decision-making process throughout the life of a project, from initiation to commissioning and handover of completed project assets
  • Delivers agreed project and documentation outcomes in unison with stakeholders using clear and concise language and other strong communication skill sets

Experience and Qualifications:

As a Project Engineer you will be required to demonstrate the ability and experience in translating complex client requirements into technical engineering solutions, and providing technical information for business cases, it is also important that you have the following:

  • Tertiary qualification in Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years demonstrated experience in water or wastewater treatment projects.
  • Thorough knowledge and proven experience in water and wastewater treatment assets relating to Sydney Water’s provision of total service to customers.
  • Demonstrated practical experience in the evaluation, installation & maintenance of water/wastewater treatment assets.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships between the Project Team, Customers, Product Delivery Partners and Service Providers.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading the planning and delivery of the engineering aspects of medium risk/complexity water or wastewater treatment projects.
  • Current Drivers Licence

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond the workplace. Here's how we support you:

• Flexible & Hybrid working options.

• Childcare allowances.

• Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Novated lease opportunities.

• Fitness Passport providing access to numerous gyms and pools across NSW.

• Flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance memberships

Closing Date: Sunday, 28th April 2024

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

Working at Sydney Water

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too. 

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s TermsPrivacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.

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