Job Description

The Opportunity

Veolia Water is seeking an experienced MOC / Project Engineer to join our Gold Coast Desalination Plant in Tugun. This is your chance to lead meaningful projects that deliver safe, high quality drinking water to thousands of people while developing your career with a global leader in environmental services.

You'll take ownership of capital and operational projects from conception through delivery, managing budgets, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring every project meets our exacting standards. If you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and want to grow your project management expertise, we want to hear from you..

What’s on offer

• Lead critical water infrastructure projects on the Gold Coast

• Competitive benefits including paid parental leave & flexible work

• Career growth with a global environmental services leader

• Supportive, collaborative team culture

What you’ll be responsible for

• Lead project delivery – Develop business cases, detailed scopes, and schedules for capital projects aligned with our Asset Management Plan

• Manage change – Coordinate MOC processes and maintain controlled documentation across drawings, manuals, and operational procedures

• Collaborate across teams – Work with operations, maintenance, procurement, and asset management to ensure seamless project execution

• Oversee contractors – Manage subcontractors and consultants, including site supervision and technical oversight

• Control budgets – Manage project finances, approve invoices, and track progress claims

• Ensure quality & safety – Coordinate design reviews, risk assessments, and HAZOPs while maintaining our strict OH&S and environmental standards

• Support operations – Coordinate shutdown work and site visits to keep production on track

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
• Understanding of operating plant environments and management systems
  

Why Join Us?

Career & Development

• Professional development programs and clear career progression
• Industry networking and technology advancement opportunities

Work Life Balance

• Hybrid working arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave + superannuation contributions on unpaid leave
• One paid volunteer day annually
• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive)

Financial Benefits

• Competitive annual bonus program
• Employee share plan with discounts
• Novated car leases and vehicle allowances
• Referral rewards up to $1,500

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.