We would like to provide our internal workforce the opportunity to express their interest in the role of Project Engineer - Civil (Rural Renewals) . This role will report to Chad Lakin and work closely with the Built Infrastructure Rural Renewals Portfolio. This is a Full-Time, Permanent, EA Grade 9 opportunity. Note: Contingent workers or contractors that are not directly employed by WaterNSW are classed as external candidates. If contingent workers or contractors apply to this advert our internal workforce will be given first preference before considering external candidates. The Role: Technical Leadership & Solution Delivery: Lead the development and implementation of all technical solutions. Provide expert technical support, advice, and recommendations to the Project Manager to minimise risk and ensure project objectives are met. Design & Options Management: Manage the identification, assessment, and selection of solution options, including cost analysis and stakeholder consultation. Oversee the entire design process, interfacing with consultants and ensuring all engineering specifications and standards are met. Lead critical design and safety reviews (e.g. HAZOP, CHAIR, value engineering) and drive design optimisation. Documentation, Quality & Scope Control: Develop clear and comprehensive specification documentation for tenders and respond to technical RFIs. Regularly monitor work (including factory validation) to ensure it complies with the agreed scope and manage all requests for information, design or engineering changes. Construction and Site Support: Regularly monitor work undertaken to ensure it complies with agreed scope and meets agreed requirements, including factory validation and construction hold points for quality assurance during construction. Provide general support to the team to ensure project outcomes are achieved. Commissioning, Handover & Defect Management: Develop and implement all commissioning, testing, and handover plans, including operator training. Ensure all non-build deliverables including final drawings, operating manuals and other relevant artefacts are produced in a timely manner and meet specifications or other requirements of the business. What we are looking for: Bachelor’s degree or higher tertiary institution in Civil Engineering, or demonstrated equivalent relevant experience. Demonstrated experience in managing the engineering and design aspects of multiple multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. Demonstrated experience in determining appropriate solutions to technical challenges through evaluation of options and in the development of technical specifications including interpretation of regulatory and other standards in developing those specifications. Experience working collaboratively and making decisions with stakeholders to review, analyse, negotiate and implement technical solutions. Knowledge of assets relevant to WaterNSW core asset base such as dams, water regulating structures, bridges roads, canals, embankments, buildings and cranes etc. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards including WHS as they relate to the design and delivery of engineering aspects of range of capital projects. Current NSW Drivers Licence. Should you wish to express your interest, please complete the online questionnaire (scroll down to the bottom of the page), and attach a copy of your most recent resume and/or cover letter to your application. If you have any questions about the role or would like further details, please don’t hesitate to reach out and discuss with the Talent Acquisition Partner - Jasmine Choong on jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au. This advert will close on Tuesday 10th February 2026, 5.00pm . Click for Position Description - Please note this can only be accessed on the WaterNSW Careers Page. Note: Please ensure your current manager is aware and supports your application before applying. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. Privacy and collection of your personal information If you apply for a position via our website or recruitment@waternsw.com.au , WaterNSW may collect your personal information. Please visit WaterNSW’s Privacy Page to view the Careers Collection Notice for more information about how WaterNSW collects, uses, and discloses your personal information .
