Project Engineer - Assets Delivery

Western Australia's future is made by water. Now, you can help build what comes next

For generations, water has helped shape Western Australia — supporting our communities, industries, environment, and way of life.

Today, a drying climate, population growth and economic development are placing increasing pressure on our water resources, creating one of the state’s most significant infrastructure, environmental, and technological challenges. Water Corporation is responding through major investment in climate-resilient infrastructure, innovative water sources and long-term solutions that will help secure Western Australia's water future.

Water has helped shape Western Australia. Now, you can help shape the future of water.

With us, you'll have the opportunity to deliver major projects, solve complex engineering challenges, drive innovation, plan for future growth, protect the environment and work with communities to create lasting benefits for the state. 

If you’re looking for purposeful work and the opportunity to work on projects of state significance, there’s never been a better time to join our talented team shaping Western Australia’s water future.  

About the role

Our Project Management team have a number of permanent opportunities for a Project Engineer across our regional and metro next sources infrastructure projects within the Major Source Projects portfolio and across our wastewater infrastructure projects within the Metro Projects portfolio. Based in Leederville, you’ll be responsible for engineering and project management support assisting in the provision and management of our infrastructure projects across WA.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%  
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
• Annual leave loading – an extra 17.5% pay when you use your annual leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What the role will involve

• Assist in the coordination of scoping, design, business case development, construction, commissioning, handover and the close out of projects for our metro and regional portfolios
• Plan, allocate and coordinate tasks according to an approved programme of works
• Provide technical assistance and commercial management on projects working with design consultants, contractors and suppliers in the delivery of works
• Inspect and coordinate individual works and/or contracts and prepare reports for senior management
• Work collaboratively with external stakeholders to support state funded projects

About you

You will have a qualification in engineering, project management or relevant discipline, along with demonstrated experience in a project engineering role, with knowledge of contract administration, tendering, contract award and contract administration. Your skills in the preparation and analysis of project proposals, reviewing engineering work, and excellent stakeholder management skills will ensure success in this role.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Monday 3^rd August 2026

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace 

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. 

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. 

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.  To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.