Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Take electrical BOP delivery from construction to energisation on major gas-fired power generation projects,

The OpportunityAs a member of the Owners Engineering team, the Senior Electrical Project Engineer to take a key role in the construction of the BOP of this high-profile gas-fired power generation project.Interfacing with the main contractor, you will maintain compliance with engineering, quality and safety standards, supporting construction teams through to commissioning and startup.
This is a site-based role with a back-to-back rotation, with accommodation provided and travel ex-Brisbane.

It can be offered as either a long-term contract or a permanent member of the delivery team.
Key Deliverables

• Manage electrical project delivery across planning, cost estimating, procurement, OEM coordination, contractor management and balance-of-plant interfaces.
• Provide technical leadership throughout construction, reviewing contractor documentation and resolving electrical, instrumentation and control issues while maintaining compliance to safety, quality and design standards.
• Drive testing and commissioning activities including FAT, SAT and grid compliance, supporting the project through commissioning and final handover.
• Manage technical interfaces across project management, consultants, OEMs, contractors and other stakeholders, maintaining strong engineering, risk and audit documentation throughout delivery.

Required Background

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with demonstrated experience delivering electrical and instrumentation systems across major energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong practical Owners Engineering or EPC project engineering experience across the construction, installation, testing and commissioning phases of large-scale power projects.
• Sound technical knowledge covering electrical, instrumentation and control engineering, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, standards, specifications and contractor documentation.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing OEMs and contractors across multidisciplinary project interfaces.
• You must have current independent Australian working rights to be eligible.

This is a long-term contract end-to-end project engineering role, which can be offered as a permanent member of the major projects team managing a significant programme portfolio of growth.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now +61 3 8602 9809
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