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

About the role

Egis is seeking a Senior Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EI&C) Engineer to join its growing Water Infrastructure team in Brisbane. The engineer contributes to complex water infrastructure projects across planning, design, construction support and commissioning, providing technical leadership in multidisciplinary project teams. The role covers local, national and potentially international projects.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver technically excellent electrical, instrumentation and control engineering solutions for water infrastructure projects.
• Produce and review engineering calculations and deliverables such as 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 using PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, SCADA systems, instrumentation and industrial communication 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.
• Carry out technical reviews and quality assurance to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Contribute to Safety in Design initiatives and build strong client relationships.
• Support bids, tenders and business development, and mentor junior engineers.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Control Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering EI&C projects in a consulting, utility, contractor or infrastructure environment.
• Experience preparing electrical design documentation, including calculations, reports, drawings and specifications.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting project delivery teams.
• Desirable: experience with water and wastewater treatment, pump stations, pipelines or bulk water projects, and familiarity with Australian electrical standards.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of control systems including PLCs, SCADA, RTUs, instrumentation and industrial communication networks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.
• A structured learning and development framework and professional mentoring.
• Opportunities to work across government, private and infrastructure sectors, and across Australia and New Zealand.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.