Senior Electrical Engineer | Adelaide CBD, SA

Join a dynamic South Australian Government Agency in Adelaide CBD as a Senior Engineer, Electrical within the Sustainable Infrastructure group, delivering trusted water services for a sustainable and healthy South Australia. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects that support communities across the state.

Join a dynamic South Australian Government Agency in Adelaide CBD as a Senior Engineer, Electrical within the Sustainable Infrastructure group, delivering trusted water services for a sustainable and healthy South Australia. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects that support communities across the state.

YOU | Bring your deep expertise in Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) engineering and your passion for safety, innovation and technical excellence to a collaborative, high-performing Engineering team. You will also bring:
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical, Instrumentation and/or Controls Engineering.
• Accredited Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), or eligibility to obtain CPEng with Engineers Australia by 30 June 2026.
• Demonstrated capability to operate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls disciplines.
• Extensive knowledge of EIC engineering procedures and practices within the water industry and/or large engineering organisations.
• Proven experience delivering complex and critical engineering investigations, options analysis, concept and detailed designs.
• Experience auditing designs prepared by others to ensure compliance with standards and best practice.
• Exposure to installation and commissioning of EIC infrastructure (highly regarded).
• Experience contributing to the development and ongoing review of technical and infrastructure standards.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

THE ROLE | Act as a senior technical specialist and experienced practitioner in Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls matters across the Corporation.
• Provide specialist investigation, design and technical auditing services to meet time and budget objectives.
• Lead Safety in Design (SiD) initiatives for the EIC discipline, ensuring health and safety risks are eliminated or minimised SFAIRP across the asset lifecycle.
• Drive a strong safety culture aligned with the Engineering Safety Framework and WHS responsibilities.
• Deliver technical leadership across electrical standards and infrastructure projects.
• Support and champion the review and continuous improvement of technical standards and guidelines.
• Conduct site audits to ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with service providers, contractors and vendors to facilitate seamless design, construction and commissioning outcomes.
• Provide input into operational, maintenance and condition-based monitoring strategies.
• Contribute to innovation by identifying and assessing emerging technologies for adoption.
• Actively participate in discipline forums, knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration.

THE CLIENT | Our South Australian Government client offers a great supportive and collaborative team structure, as well as career pathway opportunities.

TR3 RECRUITMENT | We are a boutique firm specialising in the provision of tailored recruitment and consulting services. Our primary objective is to provide the best possible service to our candidates and our clients, whilst upholding our driving principles of sustainability, mutuality and trust.

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TR3 Recruitment is committed to fostering a culture that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Applicants of all ages, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.