WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer

About the role

SGS is seeking an experienced WWTP and water reuse project engineer to support a major manufacturing transformation and sustainability program at a leading FMCG production facility in Kiewa, Victoria. The role leads wastewater treatment, water reuse and environmental improvement projects aimed at improving operational efficiency, sustainability performance and regulatory compliance. The position is on a 6-12 month contract, extendable.

Key responsibilities

• Lead wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) optimisation 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.
• Provide technical expertise during installation, commissioning, startup and performance ramp-up.
• Develop and implement long-term water reduction and sustainability roadmaps.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality and environmental teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, Water, Civil, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in wastewater treatment, water reuse, utilities or environmental engineering projects in manufacturing.
• Experience delivering WWTP optimisation, upgrade or expansion projects.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Preferred: food, dairy, beverage or FMCG manufacturing experience, industrial utilities projects, water recycling programs, brownfield manufacturing projects and commissioning experience.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of industrial wastewater treatment processes and effluent management systems.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements and sustainability initiatives.
• Project management, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work hands-on in an operational manufacturing environment.