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Senior Electrical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd Full time

Senior Electrical Engineer

Short Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership across electrical, instrumentation and controls engineering. The role plays a key part in delivering safe, high-quality engineering outcomes through investigation, design, technical assurance and standards development.

About the Company

Our client is a major infrastructure organisation delivering essential services across South Australia, with a strong focus on safety, sustainability and engineering excellence.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Lead, Engineering Studies within the Sustainable Infrastructure group, this role acts as a subject matter expert for electrical, instrumentation and controls matters. You will support engineering teams and stakeholders across the full asset lifecycle, ensuring best-practice design, safety in design and compliance with technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a technical authority for electrical, instrumentation and controls engineering.
  • Deliver investigations, concept and detailed design, and technical audits within time and budget.
  • Lead and embed Safety in Design practices across EIC disciplines.
  • Provide technical advice to internal teams, consultants and contractors.
  • Support development, review and compliance of technical standards and guidelines.
  • Contribute to operational, maintenance and monitoring strategies.
  • Identify and assess innovative technologies and industry best practice.

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Tertiary qualification in Electrical, Instrumentation and/or Controls Engineering.
  • CPEng accreditation or eligibility by 30 June 2026.
  • Proven experience operating as a Subject Matter Expert.
  • Strong background delivering complex EIC engineering investigations and designs.
  • Experience contributing to technical standards and governance.

Desirable

  • Water, utilities or large infrastructure experience.
  • Exposure to installation and commissioning of EIC infrastructure.

For more information, contact:

Amanda Eichler