Electrical Project Engineer

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Electrical Project Engineer based in regional Queensland.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our project delivery team delivering hybrid power on a major mine development project in regional Queensland. This is a site-based role working a 2/1 roster, with travel arranged from Brisbane.
 

Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for but not limited to: Planning, coordination, and delivery of electrical works packages, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and project schedules.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to be pivotal in the delivery of a land mark Renewable Power Project
• Competitive compensation – Base Salary + Site Uplift + Super +Bonus
• Safety-focused culture
• A range of career development opportunities

What you’ll do as Electrical Project Engineer

•  Manage and coordinate electrical scope of works, including HV/LV reticulation, substations, switchrooms, and associated infrastructure.
• Review and interpret electrical design documentation, drawings, and specifications
• Coordinate subcontractors and electrical trades to ensure works are delivered safely, on program, and to specification
• Prepare and manage electrical work packages, including scopes of work, procurement, and construction schedules
• Liaise with client representatives, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on progress, cost, and quality against project targets.
• Identify and manage project risks, variations, and changes in scope.
• Support commissioning and testing activities, including liaison with commissioning engineers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, AS/NZS wiring rules, and site-specific HSE .requirements
• Contribute to the development of construction methodologies and ITPs for electrical works
• Participate in site safety inductions, toolbox talks, and incident investigations as required.

You are:

• ​Minimum 2 years Project Delivery experience in an electrical project engineering role within construction, mining, or heavy industrial environments is essential.
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering (Degree or Advanced Diploma)
• Experience working with EPC or construction contractors on resource sector projects highly regarded.
  Experience delivering HV/LV electrical infrastructure works on greenfield or brownfield sites preferred.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards and electrical safety requirements (AS/NZS 3000, HV switching, isolation procedures)
• Proficient in MS Office, document control systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid driver's licence; willingness to travel and work FIFO/DIDO on roster, initially a 2/1 roster although could be subject to change.
• Current Construction Induction (White Card); mine-specific site inductions can be completed prior to start.
   

Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent. If that feels like you, apply now and build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.
 

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.