Senior Project Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join the Asset Performance and Delivery team at this exciting time. This role will play a pivotal role in the businesses by providing engineering leadership in our ongoing capital upgrades, modernisation and water-savings projects. The team are responsible for delivering internally-funded and government-funded works programs to ensure an industry leading operation and service to our customers. 

Reporting to the Manager – Project Delivery, the Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for construction project engineering, contractor management, quality assurance, and mentoring junior team members. Key tasks may include construction planning, specification development, design reviews, implementing inspection and test plans and materials selection. The position is integral for maintaining an effective link between MI’s internal teams and external contractors for the successful delivery of MI construction projects in accordance with MI standards and best practice engineering principles.

What will you bring

The successful applicant will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering with Chartered Engineer accreditation with Engineers’ Australia
• 5-10 years of engineering experience in water infrastructure
• Extensive experience & knowledge in project delivery & management 
• Knowledge of safe work procedures, practices & relevant state regulations
• Demonstrated ability in positive communication, accountability & team leadership
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft software applications
• Current 'C' class motor vehicle licence
• Live in or be willing to relocate to the Griffith Area (or its surrounds).
• A 'can do' attitude focused on delivering outcomes
• Commitment to a strong values culture and a preparedness to 'walk the talk'

What can we offer you?

• An attractive and competitive remuneration.
• The opportunity to work on industry redefining initiatives that leverage MI’s fully automated irrigation network to sustainably underpin levels of service for our customers now and into the future.
• Excellent work-life balance with the opportunity to secure additional annual leave. 
• Access to a range of MI Benefits including Employee Assistance Program, paid parental leave, annual skin checks and flu shots. 
• A proactive and inclusive work culture with a focus on safety – ‘nobody gets injured on my watch’. 
• Values based workforce – Clarity, Connection, Vulnerability, Improvement 
• Country living at its best with fresh air, cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants, thriving community all in a beautiful place (see www.countrychange.com.au for more info)   
• Health and wellness programs, employee assistance program, company paid parental leave

If you want to help the team redefine network irrigation and are ready to take on the challenge, APPLY NOW! 

How to apply

Please complete the following online Application for Employment, and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing your ability to meet the Selection Criteria (listed in the advertisement as Requirements) - please include details and any evidence of relevant work experience and qualifications (at least one paragraph for each dot point)
• CV / Resume

If you require further information, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions, or contact the Team at MI on (02) 6962 0200 | recruitment@mirrigation.com.au

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