Title: Project Engineer
Location:
Tugun, QLD, AU, 4224
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The Opportunity
Veolia Water is seeking an experienced MOC / Project Engineer to join our Gold Coast Desalination Plant in Tugun. This is your chance to lead meaningful projects that deliver safe, high quality drinking water to thousands of people while developing your career with a global leader in environmental services.
You'll take ownership of capital and operational projects from conception through delivery, managing budgets, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring every project meets our exacting standards. If you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and want to grow your project management expertise, we want to hear from you..
What’s on offer
Lead critical water infrastructure projects on the Gold Coast
Competitive benefits including paid parental leave & flexible work
Career growth with a global environmental services leader
Supportive, collaborative team culture
What you’ll be responsible for
Lead project delivery – Develop business cases, detailed scopes, and schedules for capital projects aligned with our Asset Management Plan
Manage change – Coordinate MOC processes and maintain controlled documentation across drawings, manuals, and operational procedures
Collaborate across teams – Work with operations, maintenance, procurement, and asset management to ensure seamless project execution
Oversee contractors – Manage subcontractors and consultants, including site supervision and technical oversight
Control budgets – Manage project finances, approve invoices, and track progress claims
Ensure quality & safety – Coordinate design reviews, risk assessments, and HAZOPs while maintaining our strict OH&S and environmental standards
Support operations – Coordinate shutdown work and site visits to keep production on track
To succeed in this role, you will need:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
Understanding of operating plant environments and management systems
Why Join Us?
Career & Development
Professional development programs and clear career progression
Industry networking and technology advancement opportunities
Work Life Balance
Hybrid working arrangements
14 weeks paid parental leave + superannuation contributions on unpaid leave
One paid volunteer day annually
Employee Assistance Program (Thrive)
Financial Benefits
Competitive annual bonus program
Employee share plan with discounts
Novated car leases and vehicle allowances
Referral rewards up to $1,500
Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.
