Tamworth Regional Council

Electrical Engineer – Contract

Electrical Engineer – Contract

Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Water & Waste team on a full-time contract for 12-24 months.

This is a diverse role that combines technical engineering, project management and field based problem solving.

• Prepare engineering designs, technical specifications, tender documentation & contract documentation
• Support upgrades to SCADA, telemetry, PLC & industrial communication systems
• Lead investigations, troubleshooting & continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operations performance & asset reliability
• Develop safe, compliant, reliable & energy-efficient electrical & control system solutions that deliver long-term value
• Ensure projects meet safety, environmental, quality, time & budget objectives while complying with relevant legislation & engineering standards

COULD THIS BE YOU?

To be successful in this role you will have hands-on experience delivering electrical infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning.

The Electrical Engineer (Contract) is responsible for:

• Electrical design and installation of water and wastewater infrastructure
• Troubleshooting electrical & automation systems within live operational environments
• Contractor management and stakeholder engagement
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reliability and asset performance
• Ensuring industry legislation, codes, guidelines & standards relevant to WHS, construction & risk are applied
• Project planning & management including managing budgets & financial plans
• Management, supervision & administration of construction contracts

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Degree in Electrical Engineering acceptable for Corporate Membership of Engineers Australia
• Experience with design & installation of electrical equipment for water & wastewater works
• NSW Drivers Licence
• WHS General Induction for Construction Work
• Immunisations for Hepatitis, Tetanus & Q-Fever (or willingness to undergo)
• PLC, RTU & SCADA programming and High Voltage design or operating experience are desirable
• Experience within utilities, mining, industrial processing or other critical infrastructure sectors will be highly regarded

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jack Watkins - Projects & Services Engineer on 0429 313 220.

Salary range: Grade range 16-19 - $97,260.86 - $126,058.21 per annum plus superannuation and leaseback vehicle* for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

* It should be noted that an employee salary contribution is required for this motor vehicle.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Friday 11 September 2026

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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