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Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer – Water Infrastructure

  • Pin (2)540 Wickham Street, Brisbane
  • Group (22) Engineering , Engineering Electrical , Natural Resources - Water , Wastewater Treatment , Water Treatment

Posted : 2/04/26
Applications Close :2/05/26

Due to significant contract awards within our ANZ Water business, we are expanding our Water Infrastructure Team in South East Queensland.

The Water Infrastructure group provides services to a range of internal and external clients on projects covering water and wastewater treatment, dams, asset management, major conveyance, industrial, civil infrastructure, mining, and defence sectors, with a key focus on supporting sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve. 

We are looking for a senior or principal level electrical engineer to join the team. By joining our team, you will have access to mentoring and guidance from our industry leading experts. You will also have the opportunity to work and collaborate with interstate and international offices.

How you’ll make a difference

  • You will be involved in electrical engineering works associated with pumping stations and equipment, water and wastewater treatment plants, ventilation, fire protection and HVAC systems
  • Contribute to the delivery of electrical design packages for projects across QLD and beyond
  • From a technical perspective, you will be responsible for:
    • Electrical systems design including instrumentation, power distribution, control and communications;
    • Technical studies including modelling and computational analysis;
    • Electrical project cost estimating;
    • Computer aided drafting.
  • Depending on your level, contribute to and lead the preparation of proposals, design schedules, budgets and technical and commercial submissions for bid proposals associated with electrical work for external clients.
  • Mentor junior members of the team.

About You

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive

  • Demonstrated experience on municipal water and/or wastewater projects
  • Experience working within a dynamic consulting and design environment & in industrial electrical, instrument and control systems engineering
  • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering & CPEng / RPEQ
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
  • Project Management & Quality Management procedures (desirable).

Why you’ll love working with us

  • Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
  • Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
  • Volunteer and representation leave
  • Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

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