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Job Description
Job Description
Ventia’s Engineering Services is expanding, and we are seeking Senior Electrical & Instrument Engineers to join our dynamic teams in Sydney and Brisbane. We are also open to considering candidates in Melbourne and South Australia.
We Have Two Full-time Opportunities Available
* 1x Permanent Role
* 2x Fixed-Term 12-Month Contract (with potential for extension or permanent employment)
We are also seeking Electrical & Instrument Engineers. If you feel this role might be too senior for you, we still encourage you to apply to be considered for other opportunities within our team.
Why Join Ventia?
* We offer a competitive salary package, and a range of benefits designed to support your career growth and well-being:
* Flexible & hybrid work arrangements – Achieve work-life balance with adaptable conditions.
* Diverse industry exposure – Work across procurement, construction, and various sectors.
* National travel opportunities – Support our Australian Defence contracts at their bases.
* Inclusive & supportive team – Be mentored by experienced professionals invested in your development.
* Career progression – Access internal opportunities within Ventia Engineering Services and across Ventia’s broader business.
* Exclusive employee benefits – Enjoy corporate travel discounts, novated leases, private health discounts, and more.
* Health & wellness initiatives – Benefit from programs such as Ventia’s Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies, access to EAP services and Fitness passport.
Your Role
As a Senior Electrical & Instrument Engineer, You Will
* Instrumentation & Measurement: Design and specification of pressure, flow, level, and temperature instruments, including datasheets, loop diagrams, tank gauging, custody transfer, and metering skids.
* Valves & Actuators: Expertise in on/off and control valve specification, sizing, and actuator selection.
* Control Systems & Architecture: Selection of control system hardware, system architecture design, and functional specifications. Proficient in field I/O wiring, marshalling, operator interfaces, cybersecurity, and communications networks.
* Safety & Risk Assessment: Design of SIS, SIF, SIL, and fire and gas detection systems. Risk assessment experience using Bowtie, LOPA, and CHAZOP methodologies.
* Hazardous Areas & Compliance: Hazardous area classification, calculations (Ex ‘i’, ‘e’), dossier creation, and hazardous installation design.
* Testing & Commissioning: Planning and execution of FAT, SAT, commissioning, audits, inspections, and operational support.
What We’re Looking For
* Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering (recognised by Engineers Australia).
* Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status (or substantial progress towards obtaining it).
* The role involves coordinating and executing complex Instrument and Control assignments, modifying established guides or developing new approaches as needed. Candidates must be proficient in creating detailed designs, reviewing and approving work, and applying advanced engineering knowledge.
* Expertise in Instrument and Control software is essential, including verifying results and mentoring others. Required software includes Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows), with high proficiency in InstruCalc expected.
* A strong ability to interpret and apply Australian Standards, codes, and regulatory requirements to engineering design is required.
About Ventia & Ventia Engineering Services (VES)
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Ventia Engineering Services is a specialist multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 50 years of local expertise. We support clients across power utilities, solar & hydrogen, oil & gas, mining, water, and infrastructure in both public and private sectors. With strong growth driven by recent project success and increasing client demand, now is the perfect time to join our expanding team and contribute to innovative electrical design solutions.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
Join Our Growing Team! Ventia’s Engineering Services is expanding, and we are excited to welcome Senior Electrical & Instrument Engineers to our dynamic team. Be part of our journey and make a significant impact. Apply Now" below to submit your application.
Position Reference Number: 162977
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Utilities
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