Project Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer to join the Service Stream team based in our Ferntree Gully office. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in electrical distribution and experience in the Victorian utilities sector, looking to take ownership of projects and drive successful outcomes.

The Project Engineer will be responsible for managing small to medium-sized projects or subsets of larger projects through stages of the project management lifecycle including safely and profitably delivering and closing out projects in accordance with Service Stream's project management systems. In doing so, the Project Engineer consults and coordinates with other key personal in the efficient management of resources and mitigation of risks.

Location: Ferntree Gully, Vic

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Reporting To: Account Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Review contract documents and develop the Project Management Plans including the project control metrics for monitoring safety, time, cost, and quality progress.
• Carry out all Project Pre-Commencement requirements (as required by the client, Service Stream's own procedures and/or relevant authorities)
• Coordinate with relevant managers (internal and external) for the commitment/allocation of resources (people, plant, equipment, procurement, subcontractors, suppliers) to meet the program.
• Develop / confirm the Construction Program.
• Establish project teams and coordinate pre-commencement activities.

Project Delivery

• Support the project manager and team to foster collaboration and cohesion.
• Deliver safely, ensuring no harm throughout project execution.
• Contracts administration including project communications, document management and records management.
• Managing and monitoring progress performance against safety, time, cost, and quality targets and adjusting to achieve successful outcomes including monthly forecasting of time and cost outcomes at project completion.
• Managing and monitoring of delivery against scope and contract obligations – recognising, preparing, submitting, and negotiating variations and other contractual claims such as latent conditions, extension of time in accordance with contract requirements.
• Project reporting (Internal and client) including but not limited to safety, financial (including cash and debtors), risk, delivery, and relationship.
• Project billing and claims management, subcontractor management, and stakeholder engagement

Project Close-Out

• Ensure timely completion of projects, including the submission of all final documentation such as as-built drawings, asset registers, artefacts, and audit-compliant reports.
• Manage defect rectification and final payment claims, including the return of security deposits at Practical Completion.
• Conduct lessons learned reviews and providing feedback to Estimating / BD teams and ensure proper archiving of all project records.
• Ensure strict adherence to Service Stream's close-out procedures to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

• Participate in HSEQ activities including JSA's, audits, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, Contract KPI's and regulations.

About You

This opportunity will suit a highly motivated and outcome driven individual who has a passion for delivering positive client outcomes, and a knack for effective stakeholder engagement.

You are a driven and detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering infrastructure projects that make a real impact. You thrive in dynamic environments and have a solid understanding of electrical distribution networks in Victoria.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent (or equivalent trade background).
• Graduate level through to 5 years' experience electrical distribution or utilities projects
• Previous experience within the relevant and VESI utilities environment (advantageous)
• Driver's license valid in the state of operation.
• Construction industry induction card 'white card.

Skills and Attributes

• Understanding of Victorian DNSP standards and compliance requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and project management tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to deal diligently, patiently, and professionally with internal stakeholders, clients, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
• Self-starter, able to determine own priorities and manage work accordingly.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

About Us

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications, utilities, and transport industries. We specialise in the design, construction, and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue-chip client base.

Service Stream is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, LGBTQI and other diverse groups to strengthen relationships and benefit our people, clients, and communities.

Service Stream are a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment. We value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners and will strongly consider veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.