Senior Engineer - OT

About Seqwater Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we’re not just delivering water—we’re driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.

As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie. As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind.

Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it’s about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in our Vision, Water for Life, Our Promise - Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do.

About Your Opportunity As the Senior Engineer – Operational Technology, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Operation Technology (OT) engineering standards and procedures. You will ensure the integration and security of industrial control systems, SCADA systems and other OT infrastructure to optimize operations and enhance productivity. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver robust and reliable OT solutions that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Own and maintain OT engineering standards and specifications, ensuring compliance, currency, and cost effectiveness.

Provide OT engineering assurance through reviews, approvals, and endorsement of designs, reports, and investigations.

Deliver expert technical support and problem solving to Operations and Maintenance to improve asset reliability and performance.

Engage with operations and project stakeholders to ensure effective integration, security, and continuous improvement of OT systems.

About You

Relevant engineering degree with current RPEQ registration.

Extensive OT/industrial automation experience (8+ years), including senior or technical leadership.

Strong hands‑on expertise with PLC, SCADA, and OT/ICS systems, including OT networking and cybersecurity.

Proven capability in engineering assurance, including standards, specifications, technical reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Experience managing consultants and contractors within quality assurance frameworks.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

This position will be offered on a fixed term contract until 30 June 2026 with the potential for extension, and has a salary range starting from $132,746.14 per annum plus 12.75% superannuation.

To apply Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.

Applications Close 11:55PM AEST, Sunday 1 st March 2026

Contact For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com

Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.

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