Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater Treatment
resource management
design review
quality documentation
project planning
site installation
technical guidance
As a Project Engineer, your role will be responsible for providing project engineering and technical support during all project phases to support the project delivery team in facilitating projects that meet design, budget, delivery timeframe/schedule, operational requirements, and specified engineering standards.
- Manage project resources including personnel, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to ensure project deliverables are met on time and within budget.
- Concurrently manage multiple projects.
- Review design and documentation to ensure compliance with design criteria and standards.
- Oversee the development of project quality and site safety documentation including management plans, SWMS, ITPs etc.
- Project planning and establishment of project schedules, milestones, and deliverables; monitor and report on progress against the plan.
- Ensure compliance with all policies, processes, and procedures, including safety and quality standards.
- Manage site installation, site commissioning and process proving activities.
- Focal point for all project communications. Manage communication between cross-functional teams, Client, and other stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance, instructions, and advice to the Project Team to ensure quality and timely completion of projects.
water treatment
chemical engineering
mechanical engineering
leadership
project management
process improvement
You will be experienced in delivering key projects from $200k - $2m in water treatment and experienced in water infrastructure, pipeworks and associated infrastructure. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, contractors and suppliers to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- 1 - 5 years experience in water / wastewater treatment plants, or associated water infrastructure
- Ability to understand treatment and control systems and offer process improvements.
- Proven leader and experience in managing complex projects and teams
- Tertiary qualifications and / or demonstrable experience (preference for Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering)
The company offer innovative and sustainability-driven modular treatment solutions, and a product range of water and wastewater rentals to meet their customers unique requirements.
Training + Development
- Founded in Sydney, W3 Associates has carved a niche as Australia’s go-to recruiter for the water industry.
- They specialize in placing roles across engineering, project delivery, operations, business development, and executive leadership.
- Their typical projects involve building and staffing teams for water and wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, desalination upgrades, and smart-water initiatives.
- W3’s client base spans engineering consultants, civil contractors, water utilities, OEMs, and O&M service providers.
- They’ve played key roles in long-term programs like Sydney Water’s Partnering for Success and major desalination upgrades.
