I & C Engineer (Instrumentation and Control)

at  ACCIONA

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 60,000 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.
Job Description
ACCIONA Agua is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will facilitate the safe delivery of projects by undertaking I&C design, project management, and administration of allocated projects. This role will also involve interfacing with key stakeholders to ensure project timelines, milestones, and key requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities:

Design:

• Manage the Instrumentation and Control (I&C) + SCADA design process for large-scale desalination water treatment plant projects.
• Plan and design I&C + SCADA systems, including providing business development support when required.
• Develop and complete technical calculations, documents, and schedules, including procurement specifications.
• Prepare and manage digital design information, such as drawing registers, transmittals, and change request documents.
• Prepare and present D&C cost estimates.

Project Delivery:

• Develop and compile project documents, communicate with clients and partners for clarifications, and coordinate site visits, project progress, and technical meetings.
• Ensure the selection, construction, and installation of process equipment meet design and project specifications.
• Manage the scoping, definition, specification, and tendering during the procurement phase.
• Coordinate and file project documentation, including tender and contract documents, correspondence, safety, quality, and environmental documentation.
• Contribute to the development of Management Plans, Functional Descriptions, Commissioning, ITP’s performance test, and O&M documentation.
• Resolve non-critical project issues through the collation and analysis of relevant information, making appropriate recommendations.
• Communicate with the Project Team, third parties, and Head Office counterparts on specific technical issues in civil, electrical, and other areas.
• Complete requests for quotations for vendor equipment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Design projects, assign resources, and supervise scope and quality.
• Manage the project budget, ensuring pursued profitability and revenues.
• Keep the client apprised of project progress.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of which you may not be hierarchically dependent.
• Lead the team of professionals to attain the pursued objectives.
• Develop technicians by transmitting experiences and best practices.
• Encourage initiative and development among the professionals who report to you.
• Identify opportunities and provide differential solutions tailored to the needs of each client.
• Present and prepare documents effectively in difficult situations.
• Forge new relationships with clients/associates and reinforce existing ones.

Required Skills and Competencies

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree qualifications in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a comparable technical field.
• Strong communication skills in verbal and written English (including technical report writing).
• Ability to prioritize and work autonomously on tasks.
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently.
• Valid driver’s license recognized by Australia.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel both interstate and overseas.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Experience in the I&C design of desalination water treatment processes.
• Previous experience as part of a design team or in a similar position.
• Capabilities in supervising engineering design development, including preparing I&C + SCADA designs, specifications, and drawings in a digital engineering environment (e.g., BIM).

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 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 & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply

• Design projects, assign resources, and supervise scope and quality.
• Manage the project budget, ensuring pursued profitability and revenues.
• Keep the client apprised of project progress.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of which you may not be hierarchically dependent.
• Lead the team of professionals to attain the pursued objectives.
• Develop technicians by transmitting experiences and best practices.
• Encourage initiative and development among the professionals who report to you.
• Identify opportunities and provide differential solutions tailored to the needs of each client.
• Present and prepare documents effectively in difficult situations.
• Forge new relationships with clients/associates and reinforce existing ones