Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Project Engineer (Long Duration Storage / Pumped Hydro / Consulting Background) (Full-Time, 24-Month Term) to join our Operations Renewable Energy Program team.
This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.
This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Our perks and Benefits:
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
Flexible working
Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise agreement
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Fertility leave
Yearly corporate wear allowance
Professional development and educational assistance
Attractive remuneration from $131,851 base + super
And so much more!
What you’ll do:
Drive the development and implementation of technical/engineering solutions on behalf of the Project Manager and provide timely accurate and complete technical support, advice reporting and recommendations to the Project Manager
Manage the identification of solution options and selection of preferred or recommended options to meet project needs, including assessment of associated capital and operational costs and ensuring that key stakeholders are involved in decision-making
Oversee the project design process ensuring all relevant engineering specifications and standards are met, and appropriate inspection and test planning is in place and facilitate design review meetings including HAZOP (Hazards and Operability Analysis) and CHAIR (Construction Hazard Assessment Implication Review)
Provide technical support and recommend actions across all project phases to ensure that engineering designs meet operational requirements and engineering standards
Manage specific elements of the project allocated by the project manager to achieve time, cost and quality objectives, including the management of scope and risk
What we are looking for:
Bachelor degree or higher tertiary institution in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, or demonstrated equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrated experience, with a consultant organisation, in managing the engineering, design or technical aspects of multidiscipline infrastructure projects.
Ability to interpret, assess and review engineering designs, drawings and construction or other work methodologies to ensure compliance with standards and to meet required objectives
Experience working collaboratively and making decisions with stakeholders to review, analyse, negotiate and implement technical solutions
Demonstrated experience in coordinating and facilitating meetings/workshops to determine appropriate solutions to technical challenges through evaluation of options
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.
More about our team / culture:
No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.
About the Renewable Energy Program Team:
WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au.
For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au.
Please note applications for this position will close on Sunday 15th June 2025, 5.30PM.
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