Senior Project Engineer Water & Waste

About the role

LG Services Group is recruiting a Senior Project Engineer Water & Waste for Tenterfield Shire, working within the Council's Infrastructure division. You will deliver and support key infrastructure projects across water, wastewater and waste, leading an experienced team and giving engineering input into project design and delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead an experienced team and give engineering input into project design and delivery
• Support contract management, capital works program preparation, asset inspections and reporting
• Work closely with the Manager Water & Waste and external stakeholders so projects are scoped, delivered and monitored to meet service and compliance standards

Required profile

• Degree in a related field
• Solid experience in public infrastructure or utility services
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and take ownership of ongoing projects
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders, including industry regulators
• Proven ability to deliver capital works on time and within budget
• Proven ability to lead staff and contractors and build strong working relationships
• Sound understanding of water, wastewater and waste regulatory requirements
• Commitment to a safe, respectful workplace

Required skills

• Project management
• Contract and asset management
• Preparing documentation
• Applying relevant quality and compliance standards

What we offer

• Salary package of up to $152,642 based on experience
• 9-day fortnight
• Short-term rental subsidy
• Relocation allowance
• Professional development

Applications close at 9am on Monday 23 November 2026.