project engineer.

• 4-month contract position with potential for extension.
• Work on a critical infrastructure project with state-wide environmental and operational impact.
• Be part of a technically complex and fast-moving project with real engineering challenges.

About the Role:

Our client is delivering an essential water treatment facility servicing the Springvale Mine and Mount Piper Power Station—a project that plays a crucial role in ensuring both environmental compliance and the continued operation of infrastructure that provides 15% of NSW’s power supply. The Springvale Water Treatment Plant is currently undergoing expansion and upgrade works to support increased capacity and system resilience.

This stage of the project focuses on:

• Expansion of the existing treatment capacity to accommodate increased mine water flow.
• Structural improvement works on the water pipeline and plant infrastructure.
• Coordination of upgrade works across civil, mechanical, and electrical interfaces.
• Supporting the implementation of additional brine treatment systems to further reduce environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day site engineering activities relating to the expansion and upgrade works.
• Support the Project Manager with contractor coordination, progress tracking, and issue resolution.
• Ensure all construction and installation works are delivered to scope, schedule, and compliance standards.
• Assist in reviewing engineering designs and documentation for constructability and quality.
• Monitor project milestones and report on progress, risks, and site performance.
• Maintain strong communication between internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years experience on water/waste-water treatment plant projects or heavy infrastructure sites.
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, or Civil)
• Strong understanding of construction and commissioning processes, ideally in brownfield environments.
• Excellent contractor and stakeholder management skills.
• A hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset with a commitment to site safety and quality.
• Excellent report writing, budgeting, and project cost estimation skills

Salary & Work Rights

• Australian citizenship or Permant Resident is mandatory.
• $50/hr - $60/hr + Super

Apply now or call Ahmad Saquib on 0428 751 002 for a further discussion regarding the role

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