At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative water treatment projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Company: Join Veolia, a global leader in ecological transformation with 170 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, generous parental leave, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values wellbeing and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment while advancing your career in a dynamic field.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering with experience in water treatment processes and technical management.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation. Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.
The Opportunity
As Veolia’s Water Treatment Engineering Specialist, you will provide technical leadership to business development, projects, and operations in the water treatment field, covering a range of projects including leachate treatment, wastewater treatment and industrial water treatment. Through your strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, you will work to understand their business objectives and set the right engineering management approach that will deliver safe, compliant and technically suitable solutions for them.
What's on offer
- Varied technical SME role in a dynamic organisation
- Work with stakeholders on a variety of projects
- Join a global leader in ecological transformation
What you'll be responsible for
- Lead, direct and partner with stakeholders
- Work collaboratively with other technical and project management professionals
- Undertake technology assessments for new concepts or ideas to assess their technical feasibility
- Develop concept designs and all associated basic documentation
- Write technical specifications and scope of works for tender processes associated with technical solutions
- Evaluate tender responses from a technical perspective and collaboratively work with the project team to select suitable contractors
- Ensure all technical solutions meet the desired project outcomes (Statement of Requirements/Basis of Design)
- Ensure all technical solutions are delivered to the correct standards
- Manage a budget and program during the development stage of a project. Report to stakeholders on progress
- Manage external contractors such as consultants, designers and planners and ensure their deliverables meet the defined quality, cost and time requirements
What you'll need to be successful
- Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical or Process Engineering
- Extensive demonstrated experience in technical management of industrial processes
- Experience in developing concept designs and associated technical documentation for a wide range of water treatment processes, such as industrial waste water, leachate, and water reuse applications. Technologies may include Filtration, Reverse Osmosis, Biological Treatment and Thermal Treatment
- Experience in managing consultants to perform detailed designs aligned with applicable regulatory and environmental standards
- Ability to prepare scope of works and technical specifications
Why Veolia?
At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:
- Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
- Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
- Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts
- Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan
- Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways
Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter. Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.
Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion
Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.
We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications. 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.
Water Treatment Specialist in Sydney employer: Veolia Environmental Services
Veolia ANZ is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and offers a flexible work environment, including the option to work from home two days a week. With a strong focus on collaboration and inclusivity, employees benefit from a supportive culture, opportunities for professional growth, and access to various corporate discounts and wellness programs. Join us in Pyrmont and contribute to our mission of sustainability while enjoying a rewarding career in payroll management.
Contact Details:
Veolia Environmental Services Recruitment Team
