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About SA Water

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

With operations and offices across the state, our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we’re focused on understanding and meeting our customers’ expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact, and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About the job  

We are seeking a seasoned Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) professional to join our team as a technical authority within the Corporation. In this role, you will provide expert support to the Electrical Engineering Studies team, delivering high-level technical investigations, design solutions, audits, and advisory services. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with electrical standards and optimizing infrastructure performance across all operational areas.

About Sustainable Infrastructure

The Sustainable Infrastructure group is dedicated to maximising value for customers and the community by developing innovative and optimised infrastructure plans, and overseeing the planning, construction, delivery, and maintenance of water and sewerage assets across the state and business.

About the Person

You’re a highly experienced Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls professional with a passion for technical excellence and continuous improvement. You thrive in complex environments, bringing deep expertise in electrical standards, infrastructure, and compliance. Known for your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, you’re confident leading investigations, audits, and design initiatives that drive operational performance and safety. Additional responsibilities include:

• Deliver Engineering Design Excellence by providing specialist electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering design and technical auditing for SA Water projects, ensuring alignment with time, budget, and safety requirements.
• Champion Safety in Design (SiD) by coordinating Safety in Design processes across multidisciplinary teams to ensure health and safety risks are eliminated or minimised throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Drive Customer-Focused Solutions with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely, cost-effective engineering solutions that meet customer expectations and operational needs.
• Support Technical Governance by contribute to the development, review, and implementation of SA Water’s technical standards and guidelines, ensuring compliance and promoting best-for-business outcomes.
• Foster Innovation and Continuous Improvement recommending emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance SA Water’s engineering capabilities and technical standards.
• Promote a Collaborative and High-Performance Culture working effectively within and across teams, actively participating in meetings, knowledge sharing, and stakeholder engagement to support a culture of service excellence and technical leadership.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical, Instrumentation and/or Controls Engineering
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) accreditation or eligibility to obtain CPEng through Engineers Australia by 30 June 2026.
• Proven ability to operate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls.  
• Extensive knowledge of engineering procedures and practices relevant to the water industry and large engineering organisations.
• Demonstrated experience in complex and critical engineering investigations and designs within the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls discipline.  
• Experience in the development and review of technical and infrastructure standards.
• Familiarity with Powercad software. Familiarity with SKM power tools will be advantageous.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Senior Engineer Electrical - Studies.docx

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume, by 5:00PM 28th of October. For enquiries, please contact Gregg Forte from the Talent Acquisition team on Gregg.forte@sawater.com.au

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.