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Project Engineer
- 501898
- Adelaide, SA
- Growth
- Ongoing- Full Time
- Closing at: Jan 18 2026 - 23:55 ACDT
About the Company
SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.
We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.
Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we’re focused on understanding and meeting our customers’ expectations.
As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.
We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.
About the job
The Project Engineer provides essential support to the project team to ensure the successful delivery of infrastructure projects that achieve customer and organisational outcomes. Working closely with Project Managers, the role contributes across all stages of project delivery, supporting planning, scheduling, design management, financial control, safety, quality and compliance requirements.
The Project Engineer plays a key role in coordinating activities, managing allocated tasks, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required standards.
About the person
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and detail-focused Project Engineer with experience supporting the delivery of infrastructure projects in a regulated environment. They bring a solid understanding of project management tools and processes and are comfortable working within established systems and processes.
With ease, they can manage multiple priorities, they take ownership of allocated tasks and contribute confidently to problem-solving and decision-making. With a proactive approach to safety, compliance and continuous improvement, they work effectively with project teams and contractors to support projects being delivered safely on time and within budget.
About Growth
The Growth group is at the heart of shaping South Australia’s future. This team plays a key role in supporting the state’s housing and infrastructure growth by delivering trusted water services that unlock land for development, create thriving new communities, and sustain existing regions. With a strong focus on single-point accountability, they ensure efficiency, consistent decision-making, and seamless connections for our customers. By bringing expertise and innovation together, they help drive smarter solutions and stronger partnerships that support South Australia’s growth for generations to come.
In addition, your responsibilities will include
- Support and/or manage the delivery of projects to achieve objectives as defined in the brief.
- Contribute to ensuring planning controls are in place to deliver projects within time constraints.
- Contribute to project deliverables meeting applicable standards, specifications and design.
- Contribute to delivered assets being fit for purpose and meeting quality requirements.
Your success in this role will come from
- Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering or a related degree.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver outputs within specified time frames.
- Ability to work autonomously, deal with ambiguity and develop sound decision making, to effect successful outcomes.
- Ability to develop and maintain open and productive relationships.
Further information can be found in the attached PD – Project Engineer
To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Steph Haines from the Talent Acquisition team steph.haines@sawater.com.au.
Applications close 11:55pm, 18 January 2026.
A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.
Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.
