Principal Electrical Engineer
It’s easy to take water for granted, but at CMP we don’t. It’s essential for life, and it’s a resource that is only getting scarcer. We love that we get to use our engineering skills to make water supplies
available, fit for purpose, and sustainable for future generations. If this sounds like something that you’d like to be a part of, read on.
About Us
We are CMP Consulting Group Pty Ltd. We are part of Vysarn Limited (ASX:VYS), a growing network of businesses focused on integrated water and infrastructure services. We are leaders in the water industry, and we are passionate about the impact we can have for Australian communities through our work. Everything we do, we do to provide excellent, long-lasting outcomes for our clients and the customers that we serve. We create value for our clients and our staff by challenging the status quo that is offered by multi-national consultancies.
About The Role
We have an excellent role for a Principal Electrical Engineer with a history of undertaking design roles on water and wastewater treatment plant projects. This is a critical role within the business which will see you working on a wide variety of infrastructure projects in the water industry and in collaboration with other disciplines, project managers and client representatives. Hence your strong technical and communication skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships, will be critical to your success.
What’s exciting about this role is that you will have the opportunity to join a close-knit electrical engineering team and become part of a well-regarded corporate culture with low staff turnover.
What Will You Be Doing
- Lead Electrical Engineer roles on water and wastewater projects, primarily for treatment plants and/or pump stations.
- Undertake electrical, instrumentation and controls design on projects.
- Prepare and review project specific detailed documentation to support procurement and delivery of major projects.
- Review of electrical design works internally within CMP and by others, including drawings, project specifications, and equipment selections for new installations and upgrades.
- Development of electrical standard templates and documents, either for internal use or for our clients.
- Mentoring less experienced electrical engineers and aiding the technical development of the team.
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with other systems.
- Project management and/or design management roles on water and wastewater infrastructure projects (optional, not essential).
- Building strong relationships with our clients and developing compelling technical proposals.
About You
We would like you to bring a proactive and consultative approach, with an ability to prioritise your work and get things done – and to enjoy what you do, like we do. Ideally you will also possess the following:
- A tertiary degree in electrical or electronic engineering or related field.
- More than 15 years’ experience in the electrical, instrumentation and controls design
of water and wastewater assets.
- Experience within an engineering consultancy, or in a design role for a contractor or
asset owner.
- RPEV status and CPEng status (or can be achieved within 6 months with CMP’s
support).
- Ability to strengthen and grow existing client connections and support the
building of relevant new relationships, as a trusted technical advisor.
- Broad knowledge of Australian Standards and clients’ design standards/procedures
for major water authorities in Australia.
- Technical and commercial acumen with a focus on successful outcomes for our projects
and our clients.
- High levels of personal integrity, and a desire for continued professional
development and improvement as an engineering professional.
Why Join CMP
At CMP, we are committed to fostering a workplace where our people thrive. As a principal engineer you will be part of a high-performing team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Here’s what you can expect:
- Work/life balance: flexible working hours, part- or full-time work, hybrid
office/work-from-home arrangements.
- Culture: client and community-focused, inclusive of all, fun and relational connection, and access to decision-makers, with a focus on wellbeing, safety, and health.
- Career advancement: develop leadership skills in a growing business, paid EA
membership, support to achieve and maintain chartership; peer-to-peer
training through in-house CMP University program, all expenses paid
industry events.
- Variety: involvement in master planning to detailed design, design and construct
partnerships, and asset management, working across a diverse client base.
- Impact: get involved with an award-winning leader in social procurement with
initiatives supporting Aboriginal businesses, women in STEM, and carbon
and sustainability.
We care about where we’re going—the outcomes of our work on people and planet—and how we get there—putting safety and wellbeing first and always helping each other out.
To find out more about the work we do visit our website: https://cmpgroup.com.au/ or refer to our LinkedIn page, https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmp-consulting-group-pty-ltd/
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re a skilled, solutions-focused engineer looking to grow your career while driving innovation and excellence in electrical engineering, we encourage you to apply.
Recruiters, please note that unsolicited CVs will not be accepted on this occasion.
