Electrical Senior Project Engineer

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Downer Full time

The Opportunity

We are actively seeking a new Electrical Senior Project Engineer to join our growing Water sector in our Energy and Utilities business unit.

The responsibility of the Senior Project Engineer is to identify, develop & implement work to effectively deliver their respective component or discipline for the projects they are engaged on and closely work with Design Leads/Project Managers/Commissioning Leads and other team members SPE manage & leads the engineering and delivery effort on a wide range of projects, from shop drawing design and support, through to delivery detail and documentation, and construction & commissioning activities on projects in Power, Water and Renewable market sectors.

What we are looking for 

  • Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering at a Bachelor Level 
  • Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) Qualification or demonstration of working towards by obtaining within the next 6 months
  • Project engineering experience within the Industrial or commercial industry a minimum of 7 years 
  • Experience managing subcontractors
  • Reviewing, development construction drawings and documentation 
  • Accurate record keeping and documentation
  • Financial management and reporting, including budgeting
  • Quality assurance and controls in project delivery 

What we offer

  • Flexible working environment
  • Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team 
  • Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits 
  • Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
  • Work for a major ASX-listed company

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 

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.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. 

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.

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