Electrical Engineer

Reports To: Construction Manager

Direct Reports: Nil

Location: Site / Office as required

Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 + Superannuation

Purpose of the Role

The Electromechanical / Electrical Engineer supports the coordination and delivery of building services and electrical systems across Trescon's construction projects. The role combines technical engineering oversight with practical delivery support, ensuring all systems are designed, installed, and commissioned safely and in compliance with project specifications, Australian Standards, and company procedures.

Working closely with the Construction Manager, Site Managers, Design Team, and services subcontractors, the role provides multidisciplinary technical guidance, helps identify buildability and integration issues early, and ensures electrical and mechanical systems work effectively together through design, installation, and commissioning.

This role suits a practically minded engineer who enjoys applying technical knowledge in real-world construction environments and working collaboratively to solve problems on site.

Core Responsibilities

Design Coordination & Technical Review

• Review and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, specifications, and schedules.

• Identify design or buildability issues early and propose practical solutions.

• Coordinate services integration between electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

• Review RFIs, shop drawings, and subcontractor submissions for technical accuracy and compliance.

• Support the selection and design of efficient, reliable, and sustainable system solutions.

Construction Planning & Delivery Support

• Assist the Construction Manager and Site Managers in planning and sequencing works.

• Communicate complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management

• Manage resources used in electrical equipment.

• Provide technical input into methodology plans, ITPs, and commissioning checklists

• Liaise with subcontractors and consultants to clarify design intent and resolve site queries.

• Monitor installation progress to verify compliance with NCC, AS/NZS standards, and Trescon quality requirements.

• Support testing, commissioning, and verification of electrical and mechanical systems.

Safety, Risk & Compliance

• Promote and uphold Trescon's WHSE systems in line with ISO 45001 and the WHS Regulation 2017 (NSW).

• Ensure all electrical and mechanical works comply with safe systems of work, including isolation and lock-out/tag-out.

• Participate in toolbox talks, risk reviews, and inspections to identify and control hazards.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Support quality assurance processes including documentation, inspection, and defect management.

• Apply field-based problem-solving to resolve technical challenges efficiently.

• Contribute to improving coordination, constructability, and commissioning outcomes.

• Capture lessons learned and share improvements across project teams.

Essential & Preferred Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree in Electromechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent recognised qualification)

• Strong knowledge of NCC Volume 1, AS/NZS 3000, AS 1668, and related Australian Standards

• At least 3 years' experience in relevant field

• Experience in building services coordination or construction engineering within the building industry

• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication and teamwork across multiple disciplines

• Experience working on multi-residential or mixed-use developments

• Familiarity with construction management systems (e.g. Procore, Procure Pro, BuildPass/1BC)

• Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple service trades and manage technical interfaces

• Understanding of sustainable and energy-efficient system design and installation

• Bilingual communication skills and experience working in diverse project environments

Values Alignment

At Trescon, we live our values of Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration in everything we do.

Integrity means doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

Excellence means setting high standards for ourselves and delivering quality in every detail.

Collaboration means working as one team, respecting different perspectives, and helping each other succeed.