E&I Technical Officer - ADL

GPA Engineering; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Competitive salary & rewards

Career growth & development

Wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Job summary

GPA Engineering is a multidisciplinary firm delivering engineering and construction management services with offices across Australia. We are seeking experienced Electrical Instrumentation (EIC) tradespeople transitioning to professional services for a Technical Officer role in Adelaide.

You will engage in diverse projects for hydrocarbon, water, power and mining sectors, collaborating with seasoned professionals and expanding your knowledge through real-world exposure and client interaction.

Qualifications

• Hazardous Area inspection and auditing knowledge preferred.
• Experience in client facing or project management is desirable.
• Experience with construction supervision and contractor management.
• Experience with testing HV and LV equipment.
• Ability to build client relationships and manage design deliverables.
• Experience with PLC & SCADA platforms programming/configuration.
• Willingness to study further (Diploma in Electrical Engineering).
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel on site.

Responsibilities

• Site inspection, data gathering & condition assessments/audits.
• Develop EIC site installation scopes and design packages.
• Scope projects and develop proposals and cost estimates.
• Prepare technical reports and review design deliverables.
• Conduct constructability reviews and support commissioning.
• Assist with shutdown planning and field support.
• Develop software, SCADA solutions; interface with clients.

Skills

Hazardous Area inspection

Client facing

Project management

HV/LV testing

PLC & SCADA

Travel readiness

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Micro Station

Smart Plant

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Adelaide

Job Category: EICSS

About Us

GPA Engineering is a highly experienced, multidisciplinary engineering and management firm delivering engineering, procurement and construction management services for over 30 years. We develop, engineer and implement industrial scale projects across the mining & minerals processing, oil & gas, defence, water treatment & distribution, power generation & distribution, renewable energy and hydrogen sectors. With a commitment to providing quality assurance and maintaining environmental integrity, our people are highly qualified and additionally possess expertise to work on projects as the discipline lead or as the project manager/engineer.

We are Australian-owned business with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin and Perth; supporting clients wherever they are located including rural or remote Australia. Our team is diverse, motivated and professional, aligning under our values of teamwork, integrity, quality, safety and sustainability.

Job Description

About the Role

GPA is looking for experienced and motivated Electrical Instrumentation (E&I) tradespeople with an interest in transitioning their careers towards professional services to join their growing EIC team as a Technical Officer in their Adelaide Office.

GPA provides the opportunity to engage in a diverse range of projects for major clients within the hydrocarbons, water, power and mining sectors. GPA offers the ability to expand your knowledge and experience, working closely with seasoned professionals with extensive experience.

Key Duties

• Site inspection, data gathering & condition assessments / audits
• Development of EIC site installation scopes and design packages
• Project scoping & development of proposals and cost estimates
• Technical report writing and review of design deliverables
• Constructability reviews & support including commissioning
• Shutdown planning and support
• Software & SCADA development
• Supporting junior engineers
• Client interfacing

Desired Skills And Experience

The role is within a team that has numerous specialist areas, therefore although not essential, if the candidate possessed any of the following qualifications or experience, it would be highly regarded:

• Qualification and experience in Hazardous Area inspection and auditing
• Experience in client facing or project management
• Experience with construction supervision and contractor management
• Experience with managing, planning, and witnessing testing of HV and LV equipment
• Experience with building and maintaining client relationships
• Experience with AutoCAD, Micro Station or Smart Plant
• Experience in technical design and specification
• Experience with programming / configuring different PLC & SCADA platforms
• An understanding of Functional Process Safety and Machine Guarding
• Have completed, currently underway, or willing to engage in further study such as a Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel on site (including interstate), when required.

A requirement for this role is to complete a satisfactory pre-employment medical and Australian police clearance.

What We Offer

At GPA, we want our people to thrive – both professionally and personally. We’re big enough to deliver complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough that you’ll always feel valued and supported.

At GPA, you’ll be joining a workplace that combines the professionalism of a leading consultancy with the warmth of a supportive, people-first culture. We’re proud that over 80 of our team members have been with us for more than 10 years – a testament to the career growth and long-term commitment fostered here. Hear directly from our team and explore their experiences in our employees testimonials: https://www.gpaeng.com.au/careers/

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities – including (but not limited to) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, neurodiversity, and those with disabilities.

• Competitive Salary & Rewards – a fair and attractive compensation package with paid overtime, recognising the value of the work you put in.
• Career Growth & Development – structured progression pathways, company-sponsored training, and support towards professional membership and Chartership.
• Flexibility – hybrid working options and cultural leave swap days, because we know work-life balance matters.
• Health & Wellbeing – wellbeing programs, confidential EAP support, and a culture that genuinely looks out for each other.
• Family-Friendly Benefits – paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers, plus policies that support every stage of life.
• Community & Culture – a workplace that values connection and fun, from weekly sports teams and fitness clubs through to social events like cinema nights, family BBQs, quiz nights, and celebrations of diverse cultural traditions.
• Giving Back – a strong commitment to charity, with GPA donating over $3 million directly to charitable organisations.
• Diversity & Inclusion – a team where different perspectives are respected and collaboration drives better outcomes.