Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Manager

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At Sunwater, you'll find a workplace driven by passion, dedication and a shared commitment to excellence. Our success is built on the hard work of our employees, united in their mission to provide the best outcomes for our customers. Here, work, water and life go hand in hand.

We care deeply about our employees and strive to create a culture that values and supports each individual. Our inclusive culture allows everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, leading to better solutions and outcomes. Sunwater offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a fulfilling career.

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Work type:

Full Time

Location:

Brisbane

Job type:

07 Dec 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Manager

Work. The Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading, developing and mentoring a dedicated team of electrical and mechanical engineers, providing technical guidance as well as planning and allocating resources. This is a key role in the Engineering Services leadership team and is responsible for providing expert technical advice as the principal electrical engineering subject matter expert (SME) across Sunwater’s full portfolio of operations, projects and mega-projects.

As the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Manager at Sunwater, you will:

- Lead change control processes to ensure engineering governance and compliance for electrical and mechanical engineering and interfaces across all technical disciplines as a member of the Engineering Leadership Team.
- Provide expert planning advice for maintenance and renewal of existing assets, or development of new infrastructure, including feasibility studies and business cases, preliminary design, technical assessments, detailed design and dam safety risk evaluations throughout the asset lifecycle.
- Develop, review and maintain technical electrical and mechanical engineering standards, ensuring consistent application across the whole of Sunwater.
- Oversee and approve electrical and mechanical engineering designs, reports and approval workflows, ensuring quality, safety, serviceability, and RPEQ certification.
- Produce and/or supervise electrical calculations, power system studies, protection reports and arc flash risk analysis per Sunwater and customer requirements, utilising industry standard modelling programs

We are seeking a highly talented individual with a 10+ years’ experience in an Electrical Engineering leadership position in a similar organisation. Demonstrated experience in leading major electrical asset renewals programs, including risk assessment, design and replacement of HV and LV switchboards, registration as an RPEQ under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 (QLD)

You will also bring:

- Ability to drive cross-functional and cross-business collaboration to align design outcomes with Sunwater’s engineering standards, safety in design, operational needs, dam safety, and stakeholder expectations.
- Well-developed commercial acumen and business skills that support the use of engineering knowledge in the workplace and community.
- Excellent communication skills with a knack for leading the formulation of engineering concepts and design throughout all project phases and present these to Portfolio, Executive and Board committees

This is a permanent position which offers an array of attractive benefits including a competitive base salary, 12.75% superannuation, and a genuine emphasis on work/life balance.

Water. Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life. At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

- My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
- My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
- My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
- My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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