Senior Project Engineer

Veoliaenvironnementsa

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Mount Waverley, VIC, au on site Until 8/23/2026 20+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted May 21, 2026 Last posted May 21, 2026
Job description

Reporting to the Engineering Director and undertaking the role of the Lead Engineer on projects USD 5-35 million dollars in value, the Senior Project Engineer brings engineering expertise and resource coordination leadership to the execution triangle of Project Manager, Lead Engineer and Sourcing Project Leader to execute process equipment design and build projects.

This is achieved by delivering, as required for each project, detailed design documentation, technical material requisitions and evaluations, vendor data review and approval, internal or external consultant management in accordance with the project schedule. A Can-Do attitude, efficient decision making and close co-operation with all execution stakeholders including not only the execution triangle, but also the other departments such as Proposals and Process teams is required to succeed in this role.   

Main Accountabilities

  • Execute, coordinate & deliver technical work programs

  • Coordinate with Project Manager on forward resource needs

  • Review technical requirements of the project and prepare all design calculations, data sheets and work instructions in line with contractual commitments. Close out on all customer technical feedback comments

  • Ensure all design work produced internally and externally is checked for compliance with customer requirements and safety standards, resolve technical queries

  • Review and resolve equipment vendor technical clarifications

  • Work with other departments (sales, proposals, financial) and specialists to optimise specifications, pricing, purchase and delivery of equipment and services

  • Generate equipment purchase requisitions and evaluate vendor bids for technical compliance to project requirements

  • Review vendor documentation and equipment deliverables to ensure they meet specification

  • Coordinate packing and shipment of completed goods and associated delivery documentation

  • Liaise with and provide resolve technical queries during the design and fabrication process. 

  • Ensure all inspection and testing requirements are clearly defined and documented.

  • Bachelor degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Chartered Engineer status will be an advantage.
  • At least 20 Years of experience in the process equipment and/or and engineered systems industry. 
  • Previous project experience in gas processing, produced water treatment. 

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

About this role

Summary

Lead engineering projects for process equipment design, coordination, vendor management, and technical compliance.

Job title

Senior Project Engineer

Experience level

20+ years

Minimum experience

20+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Mount Waverley, VIC, Australia, on-site role, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

chemical engineeringmechanical engineeringproject managementvendor evaluationdesign calculations

Preferred skills

chartered engineergas processingwater treatment

Specializations

process equipmentchemical engineeringmechanical engineeringproject management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

On-site City