Electrical & Instrument Engineer

Join Our Growing Team!

Ventia’s Engineering Services is expanding, and we are excited to welcome Electrical & Instrument Engineers to our dynamic teams in Sydney and Brisbane. We also invite talented candidates from Melbourne and South Australia to apply. Be part of our journey and make a significant impact!

We have two full-time opportunities available:

• 1x Permanent Role
• 1x Fixed-Term 12-Month Contract (with potential for extension or permanent employment)

We are also seeking Senior Electrical & Instrument Engineers. If you feel this role might be too junior 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 an Electrical & Instrument Engineer, you will: 

• Design and specify instruments for pressure, flow, level, and temperature measurement, including datasheets and loop diagrams. 
• Specify and design on/off and control valves, including valve sizing and actuator selection. 
• Select control system hardware, design system architecture, and develop functional specifications. 
• Design fire and gas detection systems and contribute to LOPA, HAZOP, and CHAZOP assessments. 
• Perform hazardous area classification and relevant calculations (Ex ‘i’, ‘e’).
• Participate in FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.

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). 
• Strong technical expertise in Instrument & Control Engineering principles and practices.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software for detailed design tasks. 
• Solid knowledge of Australian Standards, codes, and regulatory requirements relevant to Instrument & Control Engineering.

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. 

Prepared to Advance Your Career? 
If you seek to progress within a company that values and rewards its employees, please click "Apply Now" below to submit your application.

Position Reference Number: 162979