Engineer A (Facility Engineer) - Austin Water

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Engineer A (Facility Engineer)

An exciting opportunity is available for a Facility Engineer to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of essential water and wastewater infrastructure. This role will provide engineering expertise across operational facilities, helping to maintain critical assets, improve performance and ensure compliance with relevant technical, environmental and health and safety standards.

You will work closely with maintenance, operations, project and external contractor teams to identify engineering requirements, resolve equipment issues and deliver practical improvements. The position requires a proactive professional who can manage competing priorities, communicate clearly and make sound technical decisions in a highly regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Inspect, assess and support the maintenance of mechanical, electrical, civil and building services assets.
  • Investigate equipment failures, operational problems and recurring defects, recommending effective corrective actions.
  • Prepare technical scopes, specifications, estimates and supporting documentation for repairs, upgrades and improvement projects.
  • Review engineering drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements and contractor submissions.
  • Coordinate engineering activities with operations and maintenance teams to minimise disruption to essential services.
  • Monitor project delivery, quality, costs and schedules, ensuring work is completed in accordance with approved requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records, asset information and compliance documentation using relevant computerised systems.
  • Promote safe working practices and contribute to incident investigations, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

You will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical, electrical, civil, facilities or a closely related engineering discipline. Relevant professional experience in facilities, utilities, industrial infrastructure or process-based environments is desirable. Experience of asset management, contractor supervision, preventive maintenance and engineering project delivery would be advantageous.

You should be able to interpret technical information, manage deadlines and explain complex issues to both technical and non-technical audiences. A methodical approach, strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety, service reliability and professional standards are essential. The role may require occasional site visits, out-of-hours support and a valid driving licence.

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Added 26/10/2026
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Engineer A (Facility Engineer) - Austin Water

Austin, Texas, United States of America Permanent Water

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