Electrical Engineer

Altrad Services APAC; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Financial Flexibility

Job summary

Altrad is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support electrical and instrumentation works on critical gas infrastructure projects across the East Coast. You will report to the Project Manager and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You will lead electrical engineering delivery across all project phases, manage subcontractors, develop schedules, and maintain quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical).
• Experience delivering electrical engineering on oil & gas or major industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Electrical Standards and gas facility construction.
• Experience with hazardous area (HA) electrical installations, instrumentation systems and commissioning activities.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site-based electrical works.
• Knowledge of HV installations and electrical testing (highly regarded).
• Proven experience preparing and managing quality documentation including ITPs, ITRs, MDRs and electrical handover documentation.
• Strong planning, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard project management software.
• A collaborative, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to pass a project-specific pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering and technical support across all phases of project execution, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, client specifications and project requirements.
• Manage electrical subcontractors, including scope development, planning, procurement coordination and field execution through to completion and handover.
• Develop project schedules, reporting and forward work plans while proactively identifying and mitigating project risks and delays.
• Prepare and manage project documentation including MDRs, work packs, ITPs, ITRs, RFIs, Technical Queries and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Support procurement activities, material management and project cost control.
• Provide technical support to construction teams, ensuring installations meet quality, safety and engineering standards.
• Oversee electrical construction, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Champion Altrad's HSEQ culture by promoting safe work practices and maintaining compliance throughout project delivery.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder management

MS Office & PM software

Construction coordination

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

Job description

At Altrad, your growth fuels our success.

We are a trusted provider of specialist construction, maintenance, and integrated industrial solutions across Australia, partnering with major clients in energy, resources, utilities, and defense.

We go beyond building and maintaining assets, we create Impact that Matters. Every day, our people contribute to safer workplaces, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future.

As part of the global Altrad Group, with over 65,000 people across 50+ countries, you’ll join a network that’s connected by purpose, driven by innovation, and united by our shared values of Solidarity, Respect, Humility, Conviviality, and Courage.

About the opportunity

Altrad's East Coast Gas Infrastructure business is continuing to grow, creating multiple opportunities for experienced Electrical Project Engineers to join our team across a portfolio of critical gas infrastructure construction projects.

Whether you're looking for a local Brisbane-based role or a FIFO opportunity, you'll have the chance to work on complex brownfield and greenfield gas projects that play a vital role in Australia's energy sector.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll support the successful delivery of electrical and instrumentation works from planning through to commissioning, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors and site leadership to drive project outcomes while building your career with one of Australia's leading industrial services providers.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Deliver electrical engineering and technical support across all phases of project execution, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, client specifications and project requirements.
• Manage electrical subcontractors, including scope development, planning, procurement coordination and field execution through to completion and handover.
• Develop project schedules, reporting and forward work plans while proactively identifying and mitigating project risks and delays.
• Prepare and manage project documentation including MDRs, work packs, ITPs, ITRs, RFIs, Technical Queries and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Support procurement activities, material management and project cost control.
• Provide technical support to construction teams, ensuring installations meet quality, safety and engineering standards.
• Oversee electrical construction, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Champion Altrad's HSEQ culture by promoting safe work practices and maintaining compliance throughout project delivery.

This is an opportunity to work on some of Australia's most significant gas infrastructure projects while developing your technical expertise, expanding your project experience, and building a long-term career with a business experiencing sustained growth.

About you

To be successful, you'll bring experience delivering electrical engineering solutions within oil & gas, energy or heavy industrial construction projects and enjoy working in a fast-paced project environment.

You’ll also have:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical).
• Experience delivering electrical engineering on oil & gas or major industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Electrical Standards and gas facility construction.
• Experience with hazardous area (HA) electrical installations, instrumentation systems and commissioning activities.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site‑based electrical works.
• Knowledge of HV installations and electrical testing (highly regarded).
• Proven experience preparing and managing quality documentation including ITPs, ITRs, MDRs and electrical handover documentation.
• Strong planning, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard project management software.
• A collaborative, hands‑on approach with excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to pass a project‑specific pre‑employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

At Altrad, Your Growth, Your Contribution, Our Commitment is more than a promise, it’s the way we work.

We’re proud to invest in your career, wellbeing, and future through meaningful benefits that support every stage of life:

• Grow @Altrad: Structured career and leadership pathways designed to help you learn, lead, and succeed.
• Exclusive Benefits App: Access discounts on gyms, travel, wellbeing, and lifestyle partners to make life outside of work more rewarding.
• Financial Flexibility: Enjoy novated leasing options and corporate health insurance discounts that give you more choice and control.
• Balance That Works: Inclusive and flexible work arrangements that recognise the importance of family, community, and life beyond work.
• Real Support When It Matters: Paid Domestic and Family Violence Leave, ensuring our people have the time, safety, and care they need during life’s most difficult moments.
• Recognition That Inspires: Reward and recognition programs celebrating the people who make a difference every day.
• Wellbeing Gateway App: 24/7 access to meditation tools, self‑guided learning, mental health and financial coaching, and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• At Altrad, we don’t just offer benefits, we create an environment where you can thrive, feel supported, and make an impact that truly matters.

Make your impact

Every role at Altrad contributes to something bigger. Join us to make a difference - supporting safer workplaces, advancing innovation, and shaping sustainable operations for our clients and communities.

Together We Are Team Altrad.

Our people reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. At Altrad, inclusion goes beyond representation, it’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported to contribute their best.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people of all genders, abilities, ages, cultures, and identities, as well as those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Please note: Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. Only applicants with full work rights in Australia will be considered.