Job Description

About Veolia

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

The Opportunity

Are you a talented engineer ready to make an impact on New Zealand's infrastructure? Veolia is seeking a Project Engineer to join our dynamic Developments team at our Papakura Operations facility.

Reporting to the Developments Manager, you'll take ownership of delivering critical three waters, waste, and energy-related asset services across our New Zealand operations. This is a hands-on role where you'll work on everything from large-scale greenfields developments to specialised subdivision projects, ensuring infrastructure meets the highest standards.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• A great team focused working environment
• Reduced gym membership fees,
• Employee social club,
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

What you'll be responsible for

• Manage Development Projects – Oversee infrastructure delivery from planning through completion, including stakeholder liaison, engineering plan reviews, and capacity analysis
• On-Site Inspections – Conduct regular construction inspections and oversee infrastructure acceptance testing
• Problem Solving – Facilitate solutions for technical challenges and servicing constraints
• Asset Management – Perform asset condition assessments and develop forward works expenditure plans
• Data Analysis – Interpret asset data using Google Suite, Excel, and Veolia systems
• Process Improvement – Continually enhance development processes to optimise service delivery and asset integrity
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners
• Travel – Occasional travel to other Veolia New Zealand locations as needed

What you'll need to be successful

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree (Civil, Environmental, or related field) or equivalent experience
• Basic understanding of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure
• Experience in infrastructure planning, design, and installation
• Strong understanding of operational contracts and commercial business models

Key Attributes:

• Self-starter with high autonomy and results-focused mindset
• Excellent communicator who builds strong relationships at all organizational levels
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in teams
• High personal integrity and commitment to safety
• Understanding of sustainable development principles

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.
If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia's ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!

THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.