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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  

SA Water is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of infrastructure projects that improve outcomes for our customers and communities.

In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers and delivery teams to help plan, coordinate and deliver capital and operational projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity to build your project management capability within a complex infrastructure environment while contributing to essential water services across South Australia.

About the Person

You are an organised and proactive professional who can manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment. You bring strong communication skills, sound judgement, and a collaborative mindset.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Support Project Managers in the planning and delivery of infrastructure projects across the project lifecycle
• Contribute to effective project scheduling, cost control, cash flow management and reporting
• Assist in ensuring projects are delivered safely, in compliance with WHS, environmental, water quality, procurement and legislative requirements
• Support contractor and consultant management, including safety and performance monitoring
• Contribute to quality assurance, ensuring delivered assets meet specifications, standards and are fit for purpose
• Use corporate project management systems to support consistent and compliant project delivery
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders
• Actively contribute to a culture of service excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work autonomously when required
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive working relationships
• Confidence working in environments with ambiguity and changing priorities
• Sound analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Exposure to infrastructure, utilities or construction projects

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Project Engineer - PD (2).docx

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume, by 5:00PM 20th of November. For enquiries, please contact Gregg Forte from the Talent Acquisition team on Gregg.forte@sawater.com.au

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.