Project Engineer

What makes Sunwater an exceptional workplace?

We are dedicated to providing our employees with a dynamic and secure work atmosphere, accompanied by an array of attractive benefits including:

• Base salary starting from $136,340
• 12.75% superannuation
• Access to Banked Time and TOIL
• 17.5% leave loading
• Hybrid work environment with a genuine emphasis on work/life balance
• Access to Sunwater's MyBenefits hosted by Reward Gateway

The role

Supporting our iconic Paradise Dam project, the Project Engineer will provide full engineering, technical and administrative support to the Project Manager and the Construction Supervisor.  The key responsibilities of the Project Engineer are to ensure the successful completion of the project design and construction deliverables to the specified quality standards.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provides timely and relevant reporting to the Project Manager and Construction Supervisor on project progress and quality.
• In conjunction with the Project Manager and Construction Supervisor, identifies key areas of variance from the design scope and construction scope.
• Undertaking quality assurance spot checks of design and construction processes performed by consultants/ contractors to ensure Sunwater is receiving high quality deliverables with appropriate quality assurance.
• Liaising with the Project Manager and the Construction Supervisor regularly to ensure that the technical deliverables during the design and construction phases are managed and achieved.
• Liaising with other engineering disciplines to coordinate the engineering work and to ensure all quality, safety and technical aspects of the project are identified and appropriately addressed in the technical documentation and quality plans.
• Manages costs including cost tracking, forecasting and development of budget estimates for scopes of work.

About you

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 5 years’ post graduate engineering experience with a least 3 years’ experience in the construction of Civil Engineering Projects. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Experience or Roads, Bulk Earthworks and preferably working knowledge of TMR standards and compliances.
• Ability to provide technical advice and review and assist with the management of engineering projects associated with the development and management of bulk water infrastructure projects such as dams, and weirs.
• Strong interpersonal skills across consultation, collaboration, negotiation and written skills, including the ability to develop written technical reports, and general project reporting to key stakeholders.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexibility in their work arrangements. We understand the importance of work-life balance and value the diverse perspectives and experiences that individuals with flexible working needs bring to our team. Whether you are looking for part-time or other flexible arrangements, we are committed to exploring possibilities that accommodate your needs whilst ensuring successful outcomes for Sunwater. Please feel free to discuss your desired flexibility during the application process, and we will strive to create a mutually beneficial work arrangement.

For further information visit www.sunwater.com.au

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.  We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

Please note that our recruitment process involves verifying references, conducting psychometric testing, performing background checks, and conducting a pre-employment medical evaluation