Principal Electrical Engineer

• Work Life Balance – We can offer hybrid working arrangements, with a mix of time spent in the office, on site and from home.
• Impactful Projects: We have an extensive capital delivery program to ensure we can continue to deliver for our customers, both now and in the future.

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with who has worked with electrical assets (HV and LV) and an ambition to work on exciting projects? This is your chance to make a real difference to your community!

Sydney Water is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical engineering leadership and design management expertise across all phases of design development and detailed design.

Your work will focus on technical design of the solution and will include providing guidance to teams around design management, standards, resolution of technical issues, facilitation of deviation from standards, sourcing of specialised engineering support, buildability, operability and maintainability of designs as required. You will be responsible to facilitate stakeholder input into planning, design and acceptance activities. The role includes developing Business Cases, administering control of consultants’ contracts including variations, time extensions, disputes, performance, resource allocation and contractual finalisation. This role will also engage with contractors via Early Contractor Involvement to develop methodologies and cost estimates for projects.

You will support the Design Director, Technical Director, and Project Managers by ensuring the design scope is well-managed and providing clear guidance to the design team and stakeholders. 

About you:

• Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronics Engineering recognised under the Washington Accord–civil, hydraulic, electrical/ mechanical, process
• At least 5-10 years of professional experience managing concept or detailed design of multidisciplinary engineering, infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Professional experience in engineering – experience working in a design house, leading concept or detailed design, operational experience in engineering or interface role, planning role and/ or project management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in the planning and design of engineering projects for low to high-risk complexity multidisciplinary projects.
• Developed skills in preparation of engineering project objectives, scope, and specifications.
• Well-developed strong communication skills, able to build relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to guide and mentor, providing advice and subject matter expertise to a multidisciplinary team.

About the team:

The Water and Environmental Services team operates and manages Sydney’s water and environmental assets. The team fosters a collaborative and friendly working environment, you will work with a culturally diverse and multifaceted team of dedicated professionals who support and celebrate success together. The leadership team encourages professional growth and learning and will support you in your career journey. The team is proud to help deliver projects that will advance Sydney’s long-term growth. 

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

• Competitive Remuneration: 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. 
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. 
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Closing Date: April 7^th  2025 at 11.59 AEST pm

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. For any further information please contact marc.evans2@sydneywater.com.au

Working at Sydney Water

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms,  and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application

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