At Sydney Water, we are dedicated to our environment, our customers and our employees. We are looking for the best-in-class Project Engineers with backgrounds in Construction and/or Water Infrastructure Projects. We need your skills and expertise to help Sydney Water deliver a $34 billion dollar program over the next 10 years to build, maintain and protect the future of our iconic waterways.
As a Project Engineer, you’ll be working closely with the Project Manager to keep projects on track by coordinating project scope and budget, offering technical advice, and tackling risk analysis and performance monitoring.
Your Experience and Qualifications
- Engineering degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent/related qualifications.
- Valid driver’s licence (work locations may be remote from Public Transport)
- Previous engineering experience in construction, major projects infrastructure, or water infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience in managing the construction activities of medium to large risk/complexity infrastructure projects.
If this opportunity interests you, we’d love to receive your Expression of Interest application.
Please Note - As we will need multiple Project Engineers over the next 12 –18 months, applications will be accepted throughout the year and shortlisted as required, so you may not hear from us immediately. If you are selected to proceed through the interview process, you may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments.
Not in Sydney? No matter. Sydney Water offers financial relocation assistance for certain roles to get you here. All candidates are welcome to apply for this campaign, regardless of residency or Citizenship status. For more information, you can contact recruitment@sydneywater.com.au
Why join us
At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives—and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities. At Sydney Water, we actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality., fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression among our many benefits.
Dive into Our Great Benefits!
- Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
- Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
- Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
- 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
- Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
- Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
- Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
- Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
Working at Sydney Water
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, and veterans.
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.
Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.