Meter Metrology Engineer

Are you passionate about smart technology, IoT, and making a real difference for your community?

Join Sydney Water’s Customer Metering Planning Team on a 12-month fixed term contract and play a pivotal role in transforming how we deliver water services across Greater Sydney.

About the Role

The Team is responsible for the development and operationalisation of the strategy for the supply, installation and maintenance of water meters on Sydney Water customer properties.

This includes contributing to the development of Sydney Water’s Business Cases for a full rollout of smart meters. There are multiple projects underway now and, in the pipeline, to build up capabilities, scale-up our smart metering fleet, and increase the value of the services we deliver for our customers-you’ll be joining us at a time of exciting growth and opportunity!

As our new Metrology Engineer, you will be the subject matter expert in smart metering and IoT, ensuring the health, performance, and compliance of our metering fleet.

You will lead technical initiatives, conduct metrological testing, and help us stay ahead of industry advancements and regulatory requirements including maintaining compliance with the National Measurement Act through ad hoc and routine testing and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Sydney Water in understanding foundational and emerging technologies and practices in metrology, smart metering, and IoT.
• Lead the development of Sydney Water’s metrology program for compliance and performance.
• Lead in developing new processes and systems to maximise the value from meters and the data they generate to benefit Sydney Water and our customers.
• Collaborate with other areas of Sydney Water’s business and external partners to deliver project outcomes.
• Devise and implement systems and processes to maximise the efficiency and value potential of the metering fleet.
• Carry out metrological tests of water meters
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in water metering technology and industry regulations.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation related to water metering projects.
• Understand metrology in technical detail and make recommendations to the business.
• Keep up to date on regulatory standards and requirements and ensure Sydney Water’s metering fleet is compliant.
• Understanding complex metering, IoT, and ICT systems and solving complex issues.
• Build and maintain external working relationships with Vendors and suppliers such as metering, telecommunications, IoT, or software providers, Sydney Water residential, non-residential customers, Other Stakeholders and suppliers so we can perform our functions.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, mechatronics, electronics, ICT, project management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven experience managing complex projects and delivering on targets.
• Hands-on experience with water metering systems and technologies.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations related to water metering.
• Experience with SAP for project and meter data management (desirable).

Dive into Our Great Benefits:

Competitive Remuneration: We will ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.

Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.

Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th June at 11:59pm

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Working at Sydney Water

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

Please see the job profile for the role’s full accountabilities.