Engineering Manager

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 41,500 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Engineering Manager – Water Infrastructure Projects

Acciona Agua is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with a strong background in water infrastructure projects , including wastewater treatment plants, drinking water treatment plants, and desalination facilities . This role is critical in supporting key tenders and future project delivery across the South Australia region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the review of detailed electrical engineering requirements for water treatment and desalination plant designs.
• Provide technical oversight during the bidding process, including the evaluation and assessment of proposed electrical systems and procedures.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional departments to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and improve bid quality.
• Support the bidding team in standardisation tasks and contribute to the development of consistent technical approaches.
• Conduct detailed electrical system optimisation for water treatment projects.
• Prepare electrical equipment data sheets and perform technical tabulations for desalination plant components.
• Review technical documentation post‑purchase and ensure alignment with project specifications.
• Follow up on detailed electrical engineering progress through to project completion.

Additional Responsibilities

• Extract and communicate key technical information from bid documents.
• Propose technical improvements to enhance bid competitiveness and feasibility.
• Prepare and contribute to significant portions of client proposals, presentations, and defences.
• Maintain accurate and effective documentation throughout the bid and project phases.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Supervise and guide assigned team members, ensuring high‑quality deliverables.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical background in electrical engineering for water infrastructure (WWTP, WTP, desalination).
• Ability to develop and review SLDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, electrical calculations, and tender documentation.
• Knowledge of Australian standards (AS/NZS 3000, 3008, 61439, etc.) and SA Water/WSAA requirements.
• Experience supporting tenders, including system optimisation, vendor evaluations, and technical clarifications.
• Effective cross‑discipline coordination and strong communication skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and ensure high‑quality engineering output.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (Master's desirable).
• 8+ years' experience in electrical design for water/process infrastructure.
• Experience in EPC/D&C projects, tender preparation, and project delivery.
• Proficiency with relevant design tools (e.g., ETAP/PowerFactory, AutoCAD).
• Chartered (CPEng) or working toward it is highly regarded.
• Ability to travel to South Australia project locations as required.