SCADA Project Engineer

Sydney Water; Cumberland City Council; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Private health insurance

Novated leasing

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a Project Engineer for Electrical, Instrumentation, Monitoring & Control (SCADA) to lead engineering delivery on OT projects. The role focuses on planning, design, and commissioning of IM&C and SCADA systems in a critical utility environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong electrical engineering fundamentals, hands-on SCADA delivery, and exceptional stakeholder coordination to ensure compliant, safe, and high-quality project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience delivering SCADA, telemetry, control systems, or instrumentation projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical design, control systems, and operational technologies.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and control system drawings.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and project coordination skills.
• Experience within water, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, mining, or other industrial environments will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex client requirements into Instrumentation, Monitoring & Control technical engineering solutions.
• Deliver IM&C and SCADA projects from planning through to implementation.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including Functional Design Specifications.
• Provide expert technical advice to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, audits, testing, and acceptance activities to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Support the development of IM&C strategies, standards, and technology roadmaps.
• Ensure project outcomes meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements.

Skills

SCADA

Instrumentation

Electrical design

Control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Project Engineer – Electrical, Instrumentation, Monitoring & Control (SCADA)

Potts Hill | Hybrid Working

Join Sydney Water and play a key role in delivering innovative SCADA, telemetry, and control system projects that support one of Australia's largest water utilities.

About us

We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Project Engineer with strong expertise in Electrical, Instrumentation, Monitoring & Control (IM&C) and SCADA systems to support the planning, design, and delivery of critical operational technology projects.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, and delivery partners, you'll provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle, from concept and design through to commissioning and operational handover.

What You’ll doing:

• Translate complex client requirements into Instrumentation, Monitoring & Control technical engineering solutions,
• Deliver IM&C and SCADA projects from planning through to implementation.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including Functional Design Specifications.
• Provide expert technical advice to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, audits, testing, and acceptance activities to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Support the development of IM&C strategies, standards, and technology roadmaps.
• Ensure project outcomes meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements.

About You:

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience delivering SCADA, telemetry, control systems, or instrumentation projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical design, control systems, and operational technologies.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and control system drawings.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and project coordination skills.
• Experience within water, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, mining, or other industrial environments will be highly regarded.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Dive into Our Great Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
• Subsidized Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

Please see Job Profile for the role’s full accountabilities.

Closing date: 04^th Sep 2026

For more information, you can contact [e-mail]

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