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.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- 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.

Key Skills

- Wastewater Treatment (WWTP)
- Water Reuse & Recycling
- Effluent Management
- Sustainability Projects
- Utilities Optimization
- Process Engineering
- Capital Projects
- Commissioning & Startup
- Contractor Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Execution

Immediate availability and willingness to be based in office in Kiewa, Victoria, Australia, are highly preferred.

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📌 WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer (Williamstown)
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