Senior Project Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Vinci scores B on the Alion truth index.
We're looking for an experienced Electrical Senior Project Engineer with a strong background delivering civil infrastructure projects within the water sector to join our team on a major water project in Western Sydney. You'll bring proven experience managing electrical works across wastewater treatment plants, water treatment facilities, pump stations and associated water infrastructure.
As a senior member of the project team, you'll be responsible for leading the delivery of electrical packages, driving project outcomes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and managing key subcontractor and stakeholder relationships. You'll play a critical role in ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and within budget, while providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers and contributing to the successful delivery of complex water infrastructure projects.
About Seymour Whyte:
We are a successful civil contracting business that has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.
As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.
How You'll Contribute:
- Lead a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSEQ, risk and project requirements
- Manage project delivery, coordinating resources, subcontractors and site activities to achieve key project outcomes
- Provide leadership, technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and project teams
- Drive project planning, programming and resource management to meet project milestones
- Manage procurement, subcontractors, commercial outcomes and project costs
- Ensure quality, compliance and contractual requirements are met throughout delivery
- Identify and manage project risks and opportunities to maximise project performance
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Electrical) or its equivalent
- Significant experience delivering civil infrastructure construction projects for State authorities
- Previous experience working as an Electrical Engineer on a wastewater or water treatment plant project
- Intermediate to advanced computer literacy (e.g. Microsoft Suite, Finance Systems, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Quality procedures, WHS, Environmental and HR/ IR procedures
- Ability to produce Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and ITP’s for all trades
- Demonstrated ability to prepare contractual claims and variations
- Detailed knowledge of head and subcontract agreements
- Ability to develop, implement and manage budgets and forecasts
Seymour Whyte benefits:
- Generous bonus programs linked to individual and business performance
- Salary continuance insurance provided to eligible employees
- Generous parental leave supported by the Parental Support Toolkit
- Purchased leave (up to four weeks) for flexibility across life commitments
- Vehicle salary sacrifice and EV novated leasing options
- Corporate health insurance discounts and EAP mental health support
- Fitness & wellbeing discounts through WHEREFIT (gym, meal plans, fitness brands)
- Shopping and lifestyle discounts via Flare and CommBank Workplace Banking
Many of our projects are located in regional areas or on sites without access to public transport, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.
Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Next steps
- Submit your CV online to apply for this role
- All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
- Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia
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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au
Reference code: 495006
Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.