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 role provides engineering expertise to progress projects through the strategic assessment and planning phases of the project lifecycle. It involves defining asset requirements, undertaking technical investigations and asset assessments, developing and evaluating options, and defining project scope and technical specifications. The role works closely with stakeholders throughout project development, with a strong, embedded focus on safety across all activities, including site works and safety‑in‑design outcomes.

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. It also offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll 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:

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.

Flexible working
Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Fertility leave
Corporate wear allowance
Professional development and educational assistance
Salary starting from $137,125 base + 12% Super
And so much more!

What you’ll 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:

Bachelor’s 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 WaterNSW’s 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 driver’s 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 you’re 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 ou

Mechanical Project Engineer - Asset Options & Design (Parramatta, Leeton or Warragamba)