Industry: Food / Dairy / Beverage / FMCG
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer
to lead and support wastewater treatment, water reuse, and environmental improvement initiative.
This is a hands‐on project engineering role suited to someone who combines strong technical wastewater knowledge with proven project delivery, site execution, commissioning, and contractor management capability. You will play a key role in optimizing the existing wastewater treatment plant, delivering water reuse projects, supporting WWTP upgrades and expansions, and developing a long‐term sustainability and water reduction roadmap.
Key Responsibilities
Wastewater Treatment Optimization
Optimize WWTP performance, reliability, capacity, and treatment efficiency.
Identify operational and engineering improvements to reduce treatment costs and environmental impact.
Monitor plant performance and work with site teams to resolve process and equipment issues.
Develop and implement practical solutions to improve wastewater treatment performance.
Ensure effective management of treated effluent and wastewater streams.
Support compliance with relevant environmental legislation, permits, site requirements, and discharge standards.
Work with environmental and operational teams to investigate deviations and implement corrective actions.
Support data analysis, performance monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Water Reuse & Irrigation Projects
Lead the development and implementation of water reuse initiatives.
Assess opportunities to reduce freshwater consumption through wastewater recovery and reuse.
Support the design, installation, commissioning, and optimization of irrigation and reclaimed‐water systems.
Evaluate water balances and identify opportunities for improved water efficiency across the manufacturing site.
Manage engineering projects associated with WWTP upgrades,



capacity increases, and expansion initiatives.
Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, technical specifications, and execution plans.
Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and handover activities.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required technical standards.
Sustainability & Water Reduction Roadmap
Support the development of a site-level sustainability and water reduction strategy.
Identify and prioritize opportunities to reduce freshwater use, wastewater generation, and overall water footprint.
Establish measurable improvement targets and track project outcomes.
Contribute to longer-term water resilience and circular‐water initiatives.
Project Delivery & Site Execution
The successful candidate will be expected to be highly visible and hands‐on at the manufacturing site, including:
Managing projects from concept and feasibility through to commissioning and operational handover.
Coordinating contractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
Managing site works within a live manufacturing environment.
Ensuring appropriate safety, quality, environmental, and change‐control processes are followed.
Troubleshooting technical issues during installation, commissioning, and operation.
Providing clear project reporting, risk management, and progress updates to stakeholders.
About You
You will be a practical and delivery‐focused engineer who is comfortable moving between technical wastewater challenges, project management,



contractor coordination, and hands‐on site execution.
Engineering qualification in
Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Process Engineering
, or a related discipline.
Proven experience delivering industrial wastewater treatment or water‐related engineering projects.
Strong site execution and commissioning experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects from design through construction and commissioning.
Experience working hands‐on in a live manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong contractor, supplier, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to troubleshoot technical and operational issues and translate them into practical solutions.
Solid understanding of environmental compliance and wastewater treatment principles.
Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
Preferred
Experience in
food, dairy, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing
.
Experience with industrial WWTP optimization, upgrades, or expansion projects.
Experience with water reuse, reclaimed water, irrigation, or water efficiency projects.
Knowledge of sustainability, water reduction, and circular‐water strategies.
Experience working with environmental regulators, consultants, and specialist wastewater contractors.
In this role, success will be demonstrated through:
Improved WWTP performance, reliability, and treatment efficiency.
Consistent environmental and effluent compliance.
Successful delivery and commissioning of WWTP upgrade projects.
Increased water reuse and reduced freshwater consumption.
Delivery of practical water reduction and sustainability initiatives.
Strong project execution with minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
Effective collaboration between site teams, contractors, engineering stakeholders, and global water specialists.
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📌 Wwtp & Water Reuse Project Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Ubique Systems
📍 Melbourne