Plant Engineer

Location: Sydney, NSW, au

Company Description

Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.

With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities.

At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.

Job Description

Egis is looking for an experienced Plant Engineer to join our Operations team, supporting asset performance across Transurban’s Sydney Southern Network.

You’ll be working across a safety-critical, 24/7 motorway and tunnel environment including the Eastern Distributor, Cross City Tunnel, M5 East, M5 South West, M4 West, M4 East, M8, M4–M5 Link and Rozelle Interchange.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll directly contribute to asset reliability, safety and performance across one of Sydney’s most critical road networks.

If you’re experienced in plant, SCADA/OMCS environments, or critical infrastructure operations and want to be part of a high-performing team— we'd love to hear from you! 

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading fault investigation, triage and recovery across tunnel and roadside plant systems
• Supporting maintenance teams with both reactive and planned works
• Using operational data to identify trends, eliminate defects and drive performance improvements
• Coordinating responses to incidents and asset failures across operations and maintenance
• Managing and prioritising work through enterprise systems (AIS/CMMS)
• Working with OEMs and specialist vendors to restore service and prevent recurrence

You’ll also:

• Provide 24/7 coordination support during incidents and major events
• Work closely with control room teams and supply chain partners to ensure effective response and escalation
• Own defect management, reporting and post-incident follow-up
• Act as a key technical interface with client and maintenance stakeholders

Qualifications

Due to nature of work, successful candidate will be based in Sydney, NSW with relevant rights to work.

About you

• Degree in Electrical, Mechatronic, Control Systems Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience in plant, SCADA/OMCS or critical infrastructure environments (tunnels, motorways, rail or similar)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
• Experience working with asset management or CMMS systems
• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into practical outcomes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

Why join Egis?

• Work on one of Sydney’s most critical motorway and tunnel networks
• Be part of a high-performing operations team in a 24/7 environment
• Opportunity to influence asset performance, reliability and safety outcomes
• Supportive team culture with a focus on continuous improvement and development

Additional Information

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

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