Mechanical Project Engineer Asset Options & Design (Parramatta, Leeton or Warragamba)
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Job Location:
Parramatta - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Ready to make a splash in your career WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer (Full-Time Permanent)to join our Asset Options & Design team.
This is an opportunity to work with an essentialorganisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. It alsooffers the flexibility to work around life your contribution will be valued and youll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Location: We are open to considering having the preferred candidate to be based either in our Parramatta Leeton or Warragamba offices.
Our Perks and Benefits:
AtWaterNSW we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers dams and pipelines thats why we offer a load of benefits.
- Flexible working
- Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
- Up to16 weeks paid parental leave
- Fertilityleave
- Corporate wear allowance
- Professional development and educationalassistance
- Salary starting from $137125 base 12% Super
- And so much more!
Whatyoull do:
- Coordinate asset condition assessments analyse findings and provide risk-based recommendations (OPEX and CAPEX interventions).
- Coordinate technical investigations to quantify risks understand root causes and provide risk-based recommendations.
- Coordinate options assessments through stakeholder engagement and by applying WaterNSW processes and standards. This includes identifying developing and analysing options with consideration of lifecycle asset risks performance and costs.
- Coordinate detailed planning of non-technical project constraints including environmental assessments cultural assessments community consultation outages and strategic alignment.
- Lead the development of concept design Safety in Design assessments constructability reviews project risk assessment cost estimates and value engineering.
What we are looking for:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (or higher) from a tertiary institution or an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with suitable relevant mechanical engineering experience.
- Extensive experience in design construction or maintenance in heavy industrial engineering or utility environments and exposure to asset management of equipment relevant to WaterNSWs asset fleet.
- Knowledge of assets relevant to WaterNSW core asset base such as dams weirs water regulating structures large industrial drive systems pumps pipelines roads bridges canals tunnels buildings electrical control and SCADA.
- Experience in development of technical specifications including interpretation of regulatory and other standards in developing those specifications and knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards including WHS as they relate to the design and delivery of engineering aspects of a range of projects.
- Demonstrated experience in determining appropriate solutions to technical challenges through evaluation of options.
- Current NSW drivers licence
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW we balance flexibility and the way we work with the needs of the business our teams and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office we work in a hybrid way. If youre required to be in the field or on site the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways such as through a condensed work week. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.
Our commitment & culture:
No matter how or where you work safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you your colleagues and the public. WaterNSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Veterans and people from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the unique perspectives knowledge and lived experience you bring and are committed to ensuring an inclusive supportive and respectful workplace for everyone.
Who we are:
WaterNSW operates the states dams capturing and storing water and then supplying it ready for distribution for the environment agriculture industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state we play a vital role at the source of the states water delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
Were the people taking care of the states water at the source capturing storing delivering. Find out more at .
For more information please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on
Please note applications for this position will close on Monday 27th April 2026 5.00pm.
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