Senior Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of electrical works associated with water and utility infrastructure projects, including switchboards, motor control centres (MCCs), power distribution systems, instrumentation, and SCADA networks. Review electrical designs, specifications, and construction methodologies to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective project execution. Manage the procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and control systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements, Australian Standards, and client specifications. Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to achieve project milestones while maintaining quality, safety, and budget objectives. Monitor project costs, forecasts, variations, and commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities throughout project delivery. Develop and manage quality documentation including ITPs, test sheets, commissioning records, and electrical completion packages. Provide technical guidance and resolve electrical engineering, construction, controls, and commissioning issues in collaboration with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders. Champion a strong safety culture through proactive risk management, electrical safety leadership, and adherence to environmental and safety management requirements. Support project handover activities, including as-built documentation, commissioning dossiers, defect close-out, and asset acceptance processes. The successful applicant will ideally have: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management. 5+ years' experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer within water, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial projects. Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment installation, commissioning, and maintenance. Proven experience managing project budgets, subcontractors, procurement, and commercial outcomes. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and delivering projects within a multidisciplinary construction environment.