Senior Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EI&C) Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Egisgroup; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Senior Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EI&C) Engineer to join our Water Infrastructure team in Brisbane.

You will lead the delivery of complex EI&C solutions across planning, design, construction support and commissioning phases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on local, national, and potentially international projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Control Engineering.
• Experience delivering EI&C projects in consulting/utility/infrastructure.
• Experience producing electrical design docs (calculations, reports, drawings, specs).
• Knowledge of control systems including PLCs, SCADA, RTUs, instrumentation and networks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EI&C engineering solutions for water infrastructure projects.
• Produce load schedules, cable sizing, single-line diagrams, schematics, specs, datasheets and reports.
• Develop and review control system architectures with PLCs/SCADA/RTUs and HMIs.
• Support configuration, integration and commissioning of control systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to project delivery.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Control systems

PLC

SCADA

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

RTUs

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EI&C) Engineer to join our growing Water Infrastructure team in Brisbane.

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects across planning, design, construction support and commissioning phases. Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you will provide technical leadership and deliver high-quality EI&C solutions that help our clients improve the reliability, safety and performance of critical infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work across local, national and potentially international projects while collaborating with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technically excellent electrical, instrumentation and control engineering solutions for water infrastructure projects.
• Produce and review engineering calculations and deliverables including load schedules, cable sizing calculations, single line diagrams, schematics, specifications, datasheets, technical reports and engineering evaluations.
• Develop and review control system architectures and EI&C designs incorporating PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, SCADA systems, instrumentation and industrial communications networks.
• Support the design, configuration, integration and commissioning of control and automation systems.
• Manage or lead small to medium projects, or technical work packages within larger multidisciplinary projects.
• Undertake technical reviews and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Contribute to Safety in Design initiatives and promote safe construction, operation and maintenance outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional and proactive project delivery.
• Support bids, tenders and business development activities.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and contribute to the growth of technical capability within the team.

Essential

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Control Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering EI&C engineering projects within a consulting, utility, contractor or infrastructure environment.
• Experience preparing electrical design documentation including calculations, reports, drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of control systems including PLCs, SCADA, RTUs, instrumentation and industrial communication networks.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to technical quality, safety and client service.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting project delivery teams.

Desirable

• Experience delivering water and wastewater treatment, pump station, pipeline or bulk water infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting construction, commissioning and operational readiness activities.
• Professional registration or eligibility for professional registration. - Familiarity with Australian electrical standards and industry best practice.

What's In It For You?

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.
• A structured learning and development framework aligned to career progression goals.
• Professional mentoring and support from experienced technical leaders.
• Opportunities to work across government, private and infrastructure sectors.
• Opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Australia and New Zealand.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support initiatives.
• An inclusive culture that celebrates performance, collaboration and continuous development.
• Supportive leadership focused on openness and career growth.

Our Commitment

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed. We are expanding across Australia and New Zealand and are excited for you to join our growing team.