Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer — Hybrid & Relocation Support

Aecom; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Structured learning & development

Professional mentoring

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Aecom is seeking a Senior Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EI&C) Engineer to join our Water Infrastructure team in Brisbane. You will deliver high-quality EI&C solutions across planning, design, construction support and commissioning stages, while contributing to safety, reliability and performance of critical infrastructure.

You will lead technical work across local and potentially international projects, mentor junior engineers and help develop proposals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering EI&C projects in consulting, utility, contractor or infrastructure settings.
• Experience producing electrical design docs: calculations, reports, drawings, specs.
• Knowledge of control systems (PLCs, SCADA, RTUs, instrumentation, industrial networks).
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to quality, safety and client service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EI&C engineering solutions for water infrastructure projects.
• Develop/review control system architectures including PLCs, SCADA, RTUs and networks.
• Support design, configuration, integration and commissioning of control systems.
• Lead small to medium projects or technical work packages.
• Perform technical reviews and QA to meet standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Client engagement

Safety focus

Regulatory knowledge

EI&C engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

PLC/SCADA

RTUs

HMI

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

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.