Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Seymour Whyte Constructions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus programs

Salary continuance insurance

Generous parental leave

Purchased leave

EV novated leasing

Corporate health insurance discounts

EAP mental health support

Wellbeing discounts

Shopping and lifestyle discounts

Job summary

Seymour Whyte Constructions is seeking an experienced Electrical Senior Project Engineer for a major water project in Western Sydney. You will lead electrical packages, oversee safety, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver on schedule and within budget.

The role focuses on wastewater/water treatment plant projects, with mentorship responsibility for engineers and strong stakeholder management. A Bachelor of Engineering is required, with Australian work rights preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Electrical) or its equivalent.
• Experience as an Electrical Engineer on wastewater or water treatment plant projects.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Suite, Finance Systems, etc.).
• Knowledge of Quality procedures, WHS, Environmental and HR/ IR procedures.
• Ability to produce SWMS and ITPs for all trades.
• Experience preparing contractual claims and variations.
• Knowledge of head and subcontract agreements.
• Ability to develop, implement and manage budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSEQ, risk and project requirements.
• Manage project delivery, coordinating resources, subcontractors and site activities to achieve key project outcomes.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and project teams.
• Drive project planning, programming and resource management to meet project milestones.
• Manage procurement, subcontractors, commercial outcomes and project costs.
• Ensure quality, compliance and contractual requirements are met throughout delivery; identify and manage project risks and opportunities to maximise project performance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Safety Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Electrical)

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Finance Systems

Job description

Seymour Whyte Constructions is seeking an experienced Electrical Senior Project Engineer for a major water project in Western Sydney. You will lead electrical packages, oversee safety, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver on schedule and within budget.

The role focuses on wastewater/water treatment plant projects, with mentorship responsibility for engineers and strong stakeholder management. A Bachelor of Engineering is required, with Australian work rights preferred.