About the role
As a SCADA Project Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, planning, and delivering advanced operational technology. Your role will involve performing compliance checks to ensure SCADA systems meet rigorous standards and performance benchmarks. You will also assist in evaluating SCADA technologies and developing strategic standards. Managing technical activities, including site audits and commissioning programs, will be a key part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will provide expert consulting advice and support to clients and contractors on all technical aspects of SCADA. If you are passionate about driving excellence and innovation in SCADA technology, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our success.
Key Responsibilities include :
Project Management
Manage delivery of projects to time, cost, and quality standards.
Assist in preparing and maintaining detailed plans for project management.
Prepare and utilize project reporting processes to meet business requirements.
Technical Investigations
Prepare detailed investigation reports on SCADA engineering aspects.
Conduct site investigations and audits.
Define project scopes and provide technical/commercial inputs to business case preparation.
Customer Requirements
Assist customers in defining their requirements for SCADA technology.
Ensure customer requirements are accurately reflected in the installed technology.
Documentation and Compliance
Prepare technical specifications and contract documents.
Review design drawings to ensure compliance with electrical, communications codes, and SWC’s SCADA Standards/Instrumentation Technical Specification.
Participate in the review and update of SWC SCADA Standards/Instrumentation Technical Specification as required.
Technical Support
Provide technical support and advice relevant to the project.
Facilitate resolution of technical issues related to instrumentation & automation technology through hands-on troubleshooting.
Liaise with vendors and developers.
Environmental and Quality Standards
Ensure all team tasks are performed in accordance with the QMS.
Ensure work practices are consistent with Sydney Water's Environmental Plan.
Dive into Our Great Benefits:
Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
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.
Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
About the candidate
Recognised four (4) year degree or equivalent qualification in areas such as (but not limited to) Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or Control Engineering
Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in the review, functional testing & commissioning of control software and SCADA Configuration for water, recycled and wastewater systems.
Proven ability in design, operation and maintenance of process control SCADA or telemetry systems.
Working knowledge of operation water and wastewater systems relating to treatment plants.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.
Closing date: 27th June 2025
For more information, or to request an accommodation information, you can contact sunil.nagarajan@sydneywater.com.au
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 First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
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