<p><b>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 65,000 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.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>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. </b></p><p></p><p>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.<br> <br><b>Acciona Agua Australia, a global leader in sustainable water infrastructure, is inviting new applications for an Instrumentation &amp; Control (I&amp;C) Engineering Lead</b> to support the delivery of major water projects across New South Wales.</p><p></p><p>This key leadership role will contribute to the successful execution of large-scale infrastructure initiatives, including desalination and conventional water treatment facilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong I&amp;C engineering expertise, project delivery experience, and a collaborative approach to driving performance and innovation within the water sector.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p></p><p><b>Project Delivery Leadership</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>Lead the I&amp;C design, implementation, and commissioning of major water infrastructure projects.</p></li><li><p>Select appropriate instruments based on process requirements and ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and review instrumentation data sheets, loop diagrams and control narratives.</p></li><li><p>Provide senior technical oversight during design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with control system design intent, technical specifications, and project milestones.</p></li><li><p>Resolve complex technical issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with automation and control teams to integrate instrumentation into the PLC and SCADA systems.</p></li><li><p>Define and validate control sequences for water infrastructure operations, ensuring accurate data acquisition and reliable control logic.</p></li><li><p>Support the development of the Digital Engineering Execution Plan (DEXP) and ensure instrumentation data is correctly modelled.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Tendering &amp; Design Support</b></p><ul><li><p>Collaborate with bid teams to ensure I&amp;C design alignment during tender phases.</p></li><li><p>Review and refine technical documentation, cost estimates, and control system strategies.</p></li><li><p>Support the development of competitive and compliant proposals.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>Procurement &amp; Coordination</b></p><ul><li><p>Work closely with procurement teams to define I&amp;C scopes and technical requirements.</p></li><li><p>Oversee vendor engagement, RFQ processes, and equipment selection for control systems and instrumentation.</p></li><li><p>Review and evaluate supplier proposals and recommend preferred suppliers based on performance and compliance.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (civil, process, electrical, automation) to ensure coordinated design</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>Client &amp; Stakeholder Engagement</b></p><ul><li><p>Act as a key technical liaison with clients and project partners.</p></li><li><p>Present I&amp;C solutions and lead discussions to ensure stakeholder confidence.</p></li><li><p>Foster strong relationships to support future project opportunities.</p></li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechatronics, or Instrumentation &amp; Control Engineering, or a related discipline.</p></li><li><p>Minimum 10 years of experience in I&amp;C project delivery or technical tendering within the infrastructure or water sectors.</p></li><li><p>Proven leadership in instrumentation and control system design, integration, and delivery for desalination or water treatment projects.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of control systems, SCADA, PLC programming, instrumentation selection, and installation practices.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.</p></li><li><p>Experience with procurement processes, vendor coordination, and technical specifications for I&amp;C equipment.</p></li><li><p>Ability to lead under pressure and meet tight deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Willingness to travel interstate and internationally as required.</p></li><li><p>Experience with digital engineering platforms (e.g., BIM, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar) is highly regarded.<span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Why Lead with Acciona Agua Australia?</b></p><p><span> </span></p><ul><li><p>Deliver globally significant, sustainable infrastructure projects.</p></li><li><p>Join a collaborative, innovative, and values-driven engineering leadership team.</p></li><li><p>Influence strategic planning and long-term asset performance.</p></li><li><p>Access career advancement and leadership development opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Make a lasting impact on communities and the environment.</p></li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

I&C Lead Engineer - Water Infrastructure

<p><b>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 65,000 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.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>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.&nbsp;</b></p><p></p><p>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.<br>&nbsp;<br><b>Acciona Agua Australia, a global leader in sustainable water infrastructure, is inviting new applications for an Instrumentation &amp; Control (I&amp;C) Engineering Lead</b> to support the delivery of major water projects across New South Wales.</p><p></p><p>This key leadership role will contribute to the successful execution of large-scale infrastructure initiatives, including desalination and conventional water treatment facilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong I&amp;C engineering expertise, project delivery experience, and a collaborative approach to driving performance and innovation within the water sector.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p></p><p><b>Project Delivery Leadership</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>Lead the I&amp;C design, implementation, and commissioning of major water infrastructure projects.</p></li><li><p>Select appropriate instruments based on process requirements and ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and review instrumentation data sheets, loop diagrams and control narratives.</p></li><li><p>Provide senior technical oversight during design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with control system design intent, technical specifications, and project milestones.</p></li><li><p>Resolve complex technical issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with automation and control teams to integrate instrumentation into the PLC and SCADA systems.</p></li><li><p>Define and validate control sequences for water infrastructure operations, ensuring accurate data acquisition and reliable control logic.</p></li><li><p>Support the development of the Digital Engineering Execution Plan (DEXP) and ensure instrumentation data is correctly modelled.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Tendering &amp; Design Support</b></p><ul><li><p>Collaborate with bid teams to ensure I&amp;C design alignment during tender phases.</p></li><li><p>Review and refine technical documentation, cost estimates, and control system strategies.</p></li><li><p>Support the development of competitive and compliant proposals.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>Procurement &amp; Coordination</b></p><ul><li><p>Work closely with procurement teams to define I&amp;C scopes and technical requirements.</p></li><li><p>Oversee vendor engagement, RFQ processes, and equipment selection for control systems and instrumentation.</p></li><li><p>Review and evaluate supplier proposals and recommend preferred suppliers based on performance and compliance.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (civil, process, electrical, automation) to ensure coordinated design</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>Client &amp; Stakeholder Engagement</b></p><ul><li><p>Act as a key technical liaison with clients and project partners.</p></li><li><p>Present I&amp;C solutions and lead discussions to ensure stakeholder confidence.</p></li><li><p>Foster strong relationships to support future project opportunities.</p></li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechatronics, or Instrumentation &amp; Control Engineering, or a related discipline.</p></li><li><p>Minimum 10 years of experience in I&amp;C project delivery or technical tendering within the infrastructure or water sectors.</p></li><li><p>Proven leadership in instrumentation and control system design, integration, and delivery for desalination or water treatment projects.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of control systems, SCADA, PLC programming, instrumentation selection, and installation practices.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.</p></li><li><p>Experience with procurement processes, vendor coordination, and technical specifications for I&amp;C equipment.</p></li><li><p>Ability to lead under pressure and meet tight deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Willingness to travel interstate and internationally as required.</p></li><li><p>Experience with digital engineering platforms (e.g., BIM, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar) is highly regarded.<span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Why Lead with Acciona Agua Australia?</b></p><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li><p>Deliver globally significant, sustainable infrastructure projects.</p></li><li><p>Join a collaborative, innovative, and values-driven engineering leadership team.</p></li><li><p>Influence strategic planning and long-term asset performance.</p></li><li><p>Access career advancement and leadership development opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Make a lasting impact on communities and the environment.</p></li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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