Electrical Project Engineer

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The opportunity

Gold Coast Infrastructure Solutions (GCIS) is a Joint Venture between Downer and Ventia that is performing works to deliver water and wastewater repairs and maintenances services, renewals program works for the City of Gold Coast.

Due to expansion of works, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time permanent opportunity based at Arundel with travel to sites across the Gold Coast region.

What you'll do

• You will play a vital role by providing technical expertise, guidance and advice to the operations team ensuring ongoing improvement of work processes and service delivery.
• Develop project documentation including technical reports, scope of works, construction methodologies and project performance/progress.
• Review project documents for compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Implement quality assurance into project delivery.
• Assist with tender documentation, process and procurement activities.
• Ensure design is completed within expected timeframes, checked against capital budgets during development and documented accordingly.
• Assist with the development of a project budget and ensure financial targets are met without compromise to the business environment, community and client satisfaction KPIs.
  

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration and access to Downer benefits including health & wellbeing initiatives.
• An opportunity to work on the beautiful Gold Coast with a work/life balance and hybrid working available.
• A supportive leadership team who believes our teams are our biggest asset and ensure our people are recognised and rewarded for the work that they do.
• The opportunity to contribute to the community through meaningful work, essentially ensuring the communities we live in remain operational.
• A workplace that takes responsibility and accountability for the care and protection of peers, the business, the communities in which we operate, and the environment.
• Energy & Utilities have a dedicated internal mobility team focused on internal progression and succession identification and thorough redeployment opportunities where appropriate. We invest in our people and are industry leading in this regard.
• We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments.

What we're looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering ideally or related discipline (recognised by Engineers Australia).
• Solid knowledge of Australian electrical Standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Prior experience within a Project Engineer capacity, preferably within the water and/or wastewater industry. Wider Utilities or oil and gas experience is also highly desirable.
• Strong communication and sub-contractor management skills.
• Relevant engineering tertiary qualification or equivalent trade-based certification.
• Demonstrated ability in financial management and reporting including budgeting.
• Strong time management, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with relevant industry standards and specifications.
• You will cultivate outstanding motivation, foster collaboration, and uphold a positive mindset, enabling you to succeed in this opportunity. The successful candidate will have the ability to drive quality outcomes in project delivery.

About Energy & Utilities…

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you

Abby Weatherley | Recruitment and Sourcing Business Partner

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• IndustriesBuilding Equipment Contractors

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