WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer

WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer

SGS | Wodonga, Victoria, AU

Posted a month ago

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Description

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Job Description


Location: Kiewa, Victoria, Australia
Duration: 6-12 Months (Extendable)
Industry: Dairy Manufacturing / FMCG


About the Role


We are seeking an experienced WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer to support a major manufacturing transformation and sustainability program within a leading FMCG production facility. The successful candidate will lead wastewater treatment, water reuse, and environmental improvement projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, sustainability performance, and regulatory compliance.


Key Responsibilities



  • Lead wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) optimization and performance improvement initiatives.

  • Manage water reuse, recycling, and irrigation projects to reduce overall water consumption.

  • Support WWTP upgrade and expansion projects from design through commissioning.

  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, discharge requirements, and sustainability objectives.

  • Identify opportunities for water, energy, and resource efficiency improvements across manufacturing operations.

  • Coordinate engineering contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and site stakeholders.

  • Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and reporting activities.

  • Provide technical expertise during installation, commissioning, startup, and performance ramp-up phases.

  • Develop and implement long-term water reduction and sustainability roadmaps.

  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and environmental teams to ensure successful project delivery.


Qualifications



  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • Proven experience in wastewater treatment, water reuse, utilities, or environmental engineering projects within manufacturing environments.

  • Strong knowledge of industrial wastewater treatment processes and effluent management systems.

  • Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements and sustainability initiatives.

  • Experience managing contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.

  • Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

  • Ability to work hands-on within an operational manufacturing environment.
  • Fluency in English is mandatory.


Preferred Experience



  • Food, dairy, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environments.

  • Industrial utilities and water infrastructure projects.

  • Water recycling and reuse programs.

  • Sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.

  • Brownfield manufacturing projects.

  • Commissioning and startup experience.


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