Are you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community?

We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives.

At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.

We are currently recruiting for Project Engineer - Electrical and would love to hear from you!

Acknowledgement of Country
WaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Our perks and benefits:

We believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.

• Aboriginal Support Network 
• Flexible working
• Work a 9-day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Yearly corporate wear allowance
• Professional development and educational assistance
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values
• An opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities. (Visit our First Nations programs page for more information) https://www.waternsw.com.au/about-us/our-business/first-nations-programs

Location: Parramatta (preferred), open to consdering candidates to be based in our Albury, Dubbo or Tamworth offices
Salary: Starting from $126,780 base + super
Tenure: Full-Time, Permanent

What we are looking for:

• A strong desire to contribute your skills and expertise to our business
• Someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, has lived or currently lives
• A commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and value
• Bachelor degree or higher tertiary institution in Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in managing the engineering and design aspects of multiple multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
• Ability to interpret, assess and review engineering designs, drawings and construction or other work methodologies to ensure compliance with standards and to meet required objectives
• 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

Join us on our journey to build a more inclusive workplace and make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities.

What you will work on:

• Lead development and implementation of technical/engineering solutions on behalf of the project manager. This includes provision of timely accurate and complete technical support, advice reporting and recommendations to the project manager to minimise risk, environmental impact and ensure overall project objectives are met
• Manage identification of solution options and selection of preferred or recommended options to meet project needs, including assessment of associated capital and operational costs and ensuring that key stakeholders are involved in decision-making
• Ensure project specification documentation is clear and comprehensive to enable consultants and contractors to effectively respond to requests for tender and to minimise number and nature of requests for information (RFIs).
• Interface with design consultants during development of options, concept and detailed designs and REFs or EIAs where relevant.
• Oversee the project design process ensuring all relevant engineering specifications and standards are met, and appropriate inspection and test planning is in place.