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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  

Our Engineering Solutions team are seeking an experienced High Voltage Electrical Specialist to provide expert technical support within our Electrical Engineering discipline. In this role, you will deliver high-level technical investigations, design input, system development, and advisory services across all aspects of electrical infrastructure and standards.

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 are a seasoned electrical engineering professional with deep expertise in high voltage systems and infrastructure. With a strong background in technical investigations, design, and compliance, you bring a proactive and solutions-focused mindset to complex engineering challenges. You thrive in collaborative environments, and your ability to interpret and apply electrical standards ensures safe, reliable, and efficient outcomes. Additional responsibilities include:

You will act as an experienced practitioner for High Voltage (HV) electrical matters within our business, delivering high-level technical investigations, designs, reviews, systems development, audits, and advisory services related to all aspects of water and wastewater standards and infrastructure.

Duties:

• Provide technical leadership on Safety in Design (SiD) matters.
• Provide field support and respond to ad hoc queries from Maintenance or Operations personnel.
• Liaise with engineering service providers, contractors, vendors and facilitate the seamless progress of equipment design, selection, fabrication, construction, and commissioning.
• Provide technical guidance to the High Voltage Switching Committee (HVSC) for SA Water, in the application of safe systems as a part of this committee.
• Provide specialised investigation, review, design, and technical skills for auditing of SA Water projects and evaluation of vendor information to meet safety, time and budget constraints.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of technical standards relating to HV systems for SA Water.
• Where necessary, liaise with the various power authorities and the Office of the Technical Regulator on compliance matters or general enquiries.

Skills and experience

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in the development, utilisation and auditing of technical and infrastructure standards.
• Understanding of HV systems, protection schemes, testing, commissioning and inspection and maintenance aspects.
• Experience in the utilisation and auditing of technical and infrastructure standards.
• Have chartered status or the ability to obtain by 30th of June 2026.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Senior Engineer, High Voltage Systems.docx

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume, by 5:00PM 5th of December. 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.