Elliot Alfirevich joined Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) in 2006 after completing his university degree in electrical and communications engineering. WGE was acquired by Stantec in 2019, and Mr Alfirevich subsequently became group leader of buildings WA for the combined business. In 2010, he was invited to become a shareholder of WGE and subsequently became a principal in 2013.
Mr Alfirevich has a particular interest in technical projects including IT, communications and technology. Since his first project at WGE, The West Australian Newspapers’ colour printing facility in Herdsman, he has enjoyed working on large and technically complex projects. He is experienced in the delivery of highly technical systems and solutions, and is able to resolve complex services integration discussions between suppliers of equipment and key users, stakeholders and services contractors.
In June 2017, Engineers Australia named Mr Alfirevich as one of “Australia’s most innovative engineers” for “turning innovative ideas into reality” at the Perth City Link Busport project. His solution involved the use of laser scanners to improve passenger safety and comfort at the Busport. In August 2010, the 1-megawatt Alice Springs Uterne Solar Power Station, designed by Mr Alfirevich in conjunction with SunPower Corporation, received the prestigious Engineering Excellence Award at the Engineers Australia Northern Division Awards. This project featured more than 3,000 solar panels mounted on an innovative solar tracking system with high-voltage DC reticulation to 500kW inverters within the site.
In 2009, Mr Alfirevich won the national Illuminating Engineers Society “Award for Excellence” for his feature lighting design at the Wesley Church in the Perth CBD.
