Senior Project Engineer

4 weeks ago


Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Zinfra Full time

About Us

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider committed to delivering exceptional solutions in the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our over 2000 team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to exceed our client’s expectations and make a difference in the communities we serve.

About the role

Due to ongoing success, we’re seeking to add further capability by appointing a Senior Project Engineer (SPE) from Overhead Lines background to our projects and infrastructure business.

This key role will work across the full lifecycle of projects; being part of the initial tendering phase and extending into supporting the effective delivery of Projects. The role will also have indirect reports with some regional based Project Engineers reporting into the SPE. This will allow the successful candidate to play an integral part in the development of Project Engineers as well as extending into the continuous improvement of systems and process.

Our projects, primarily in civil, structural and electrical scope, include transmission lines and substations with projects ranging in value between $5M and $50M.

Projects are delivered in both metro and regional locations so working away on rosters may be required in the delivery phase. Depending on the roster, uplift of 10% - 25% applies as well as living away from home allowance (LAFA).

Your role will cover the following

- Scoping, coordinating, and delivering projects from proposal to execution, ensuring technical requirements are being fulfilled; scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring quality.
- Developing and managing project budgets, forecasting costs, and tracking progress against the schedule.
- Sourcing, coordinating, and directing site labour, procuring materials, plant, and equipment, and establishing programs for coordinating site activities.
- Monitoring changes to designs, assessing impacts on cost, and negotiating variations.
- Providing overall technical leadership on construction of transmission lines from survey to soil investigation, from piling to tower erection, and from stringing to commissioning.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers from the bidding phase to project execution.
- Unwavering commitment to delivering projects safely.
- Managing subcontractors.

A little about you

To be selected for interview your resume will need to share details of a tertiary qualification in either Civil or Electrical Engineering with end-to end overhead lines project delivery experience from a utilities, infrastructure or construction industry.

Other requirements include:

- A strong understanding of project engineering/design & overhead lines construct methodologies
- Exceptional service delivery focus working across both small to medium projects
- Experience in delivering projects to the highest safety standards considering cost control and budget preparation
- Well rounded communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to develop individuals and teams

We are a champion of equal opportunity employment and have committed to targets for gender equity and first nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check

Notice to Third Parties:Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.

#J-18808-Ljbffr



  • Council of the City of Sydney, Australia TFA Project Group Full time

    TfA Project Group is a highly experienced and specialised engineering services company that has been proudly trading for over 30 years. We provide solutions across the renewable energy, downstream oil, retail fuel and convenience, and dangerous goods industries. With offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, we offer extensive expertise in project...


  • Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Hindmarsh Full time

    Overview We are currently seeking out a Senior Project Engineer to become a part of our team and collaborate on projects in Sydney. Our current projects are across diverse sectors, including health, industrial, data centres, education and aged care. Responsibilities As a Senior Project Engineer, you will oversee the construction delivery of several packages,...

  • Senior Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia MDL Tech Full time

    Due to business growth, Aqua Corp are currently seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to work on a high profile transport project. This position will initially be based in Melbourne and then following completion of the local project may involve redeployment to other projects across Australia. Due to the nature of the work on this project, a solid background...

  • Project Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Richard Crookes Constructions Full time

    As our business continues to grow, we need the very best construction talent to help us lead projects. Introduction At Richard Crookes Constructions, we’ve earned a reputation for delivering high-quality projects with certainty. As our business continues to grow, we’re focused on meeting and exceeding the expectations of our clients and industry...


  • Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Combined Selection Group Ltd Full time

    Overview Shape the Future of Automation. Join a pioneering team that is building world-first automation solutions for some of Australia's most iconic manufacturers. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Control Engineer to join a forward-thinking, innovation-led organisation that thrives on solving complex automation challenges. Due to continued...


  • Council of the City of Sydney, Australia ClearCompany Full time

    ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Job Description Currently, this position is located in our project office in Sydney CBD, with occasional site visits. Once the project is fully operational, it will transition to a 14/7 roster-based arrangement out of the...


  • Council of the City of Sydney, Australia ClearCompany Full time

    The Company Martinus is a 100% Australian owned and operated rail construction company working on some of Australia's largest rail infrastructure projects. We are a company that focuses on finding people who are the right fit into our company culture as much having the right skills and experience. We encourage learning, experimentation and out of the box...


  • Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Ambition Group Full time

    Senior Network Engineer – Sydney (Hybrid working) We're looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join an established in-house Infrastructure team in Sydney. This role offers a varied mix of project delivery and BAU support, with the opportunity to step up as the senior engineer in the team. What you'll be doing: - Designing, configuring, and supporting...


  • Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Mirvac Full time

    Overview Mirvac is a brand that creates and curates better experiences. We are more than developers or builders - we are visionaries, and our ability to see the world differently drives us to be bold, embrace innovation and diversity, and lead with optimism. As creators of positive change, we see each new project as an opportunity to leave a lasting...


  • Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Metso Corporation Full time

    Overview Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future. At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal...