Senior Project Engineer

• Play a critical role in securing our region's water future
  
• Join a purpose-driven organisation that values your contributions and supports your professional growth
  
• Get the balance right - flexible working options available

Due to a recent retirement, we are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Belmont Desalination Project where your contributions will directly impact our major infrastructure projects.

The Opportunity

As the Senior Project Engineer for the Belmont Desalination Project, you will be at the forefront of delivering one of Hunter Water's most complex and strategic initiatives. Your role will focus on the concept design, detailed design, construction and commissioning of the project.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver Capital Works in accordance with Hunter Water's "Asset Creation Framework" and best practise
  
• Assist the Senior Project Manager to guide and support other Project Engineers and team members
  
• Manage design change, quality control, construction and commissioning activities for the delivery of new assets including management of consultants and contractors
  
• Manage the Performance Guarantee Period (PGP) for the 2-year period. Commencing in 2028.
  
• Proactively manage internal and external stakeholders
  
• Proactively manage safety, environmental and quality outcomes of projects
  
• Contribute to knowledge management and continuous improvement initiatives

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
  
• Demonstrated work history in relevant roles including experience managing capital works projects and programmes of work.
  
• Demonstrated experience in commissioning and/or operation of process plants, preferable water treatment.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  
• Proven experience in consultant and contract management/ administration.
  
• Demonstrated experience in engineering investigation, planning, design and preparation of tender documentation preferably of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven workplace and to effectively manage challenges and changing priorities whilst still meeting team and corporate deadlines.
• Class C Drivers licence & Construction Induction card (NSW white card)

Desirable Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in water treatment plant construction and commissioning
  
• Working understanding of the proof of performance process, including NSW Health requirements
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of design guidelines and practices for water infrastructure

Our Company

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

• 3 Additional Public Holidays per annum
• 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
• Paid Community Service Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
• Access to hybrid work and other flexible options

Health, Wellbeing and Remuneration benefits including:

• Fitness passport
• Access to discounted health fund and health services
• Access to the Employee Assistance program
• Robust Reward and Recognition Program
• Base salary of up to $164, 000 plus Superannuation

Application Steps:

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume. Meet some but not all the requirements? That's ok, here at Hunter Water, we're committed to helping our people grow and succeed.

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Application closing date: Sunday 2nd August 2026

To ensure we find the best fit for our team, we will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. If your application meets our criteria, you can expect to hear from us prior to the closing date to schedule an interview.

We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.