Junior Project Engineer
4/23/2026
The Operations Manager will lead end-to-end operational delivery for the SA Water maintenance program, ensuring safety, financial discipline, and regulatory compliance. They are responsible for managing a large workforce, driving operational efficiency, and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Primary Location
Job Description Summary
About the Role
About the Role
Working alongside the Project Delivery Team, the Junior Project Engineer will gain exposure to Fibre and Civil network delivery, from design and build to commissioning and close-out. The role will require you to effectively manage and coordinate project related activities, with structured on‑the‑job learning and opportunities to build professional capability over time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing and maintaining project documentation, reporting, dashboards and trackers.
- Supporting the delivery of fibre and fixed‑line works to meet programme, cost, quality and safety targets.
- Assisting with the coordination of designers, field crews and subcontractors.
- Liaising with internal stakeholders, third parties and clients to support timely delivery.
- Supporting quality assurance and quality control across fibre build and remediation works.
- Assisting with RFIs, variations, as‑built documentation and project close‑out activities.
Key Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree (or higher) in Engineering (Telecommunications, Civil, Electrical or similar).
- High attention to detail with strong organisational and reporting skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A proactive mindset, with the willingness to learn within a delivery‑focused environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software Suite.
- An interest in data analysis, problem-solving and innovation.
Desired:
- Exposure to or understanding of telecommunications, NBN or fixed‑line network delivery.
- Familiarity with fibre construction activities such as trenching, pit and pipe, hauling, splicing or remediation.
- Experience or familiarity with asset management, GIS, CAD or network mapping systems.
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