Electrical Project Engineer

NewKey Consulting; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NewKey Consulting is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join a major utilities infrastructure upgrade on the Central Coast, NSW. You will oversee electrical subcontractor activities, ensure work aligns with drawings, timeframes, budget and quality standards, and provide technical guidance across design, procurement and delivery.

You'll engage with multidisciplinary teams, manage safety and compliance, and travel locally or interstate as required to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 2–4 years site engineering experience with contractor management, planning and project controls.
• Experience with HV/LV equipment installation and underground cable reticulation.
• Availability for local and interstate travel to support project delivery.
• Water or wastewater infrastructure experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Electrical subcontractor activities across multiple project work fronts.
• Oversee day-to-day EIC activities, drive progress and resolve technical issues.
• Attend FATs for major electrical equipment and prepare detailed reports.
• Inspect incoming HV/LV equipment for compliance, condition and readiness for handover.
• Provide technical advice across electrical design, procurement and project delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Attention to detail

Electrical earthing

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

HV/LV installation

PLC/SCADA codes

Diesel gensets

Cable reticulation

LOTO systems

Job description

At Newkey Consulting, people are at the heart of everything we do. By partnering with purpose-driven organisations, we're proud to support meaningful careers while contributing to a more sustainable future.

The Role

Newkey Consulting is partnering with a leading principal contractor delivering a major utilities infrastructure upgrade on the Central Coast, NSW. We are seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join the project team and play a key role in the successful delivery of meaningful infrastructure upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will oversee Electrical subcontractor activities across multiple project work fronts, ensuring delivery is aligned with project drawings, timeframes, budget and quality standards. You will oversee day-to-day EIC activities, drive project progress and resolve technical issues to ensure safe, efficient and successful project delivery. You will:

• Participate in EIC design reviews and cross-discipline workshops.
• Undertake EIC procurement, supply chain and subcontractor administration.
• Coordinate electrical works, interfaces and underground services across civil and mechanical work fronts.
• Provide technical advice across electrical design, procurement and project delivery.
• Attend FATs for major electrical equipment and prepare detailed reports.
• Inspect incoming HV/LV equipment for compliance, condition and readiness for handover.

About You

You are a motivated engineering professional looking to contribute to a major infrastructure project and develop your career within a supportive and high-performing team.

You will bring:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong experience with HV/LV equipment installation and underground cable reticulation.
• Sound knowledge of LOTO, interlocking, switching and electrical system operations.
• Experience managing temporary electrical supplies, including diesel generation.
• Strong understanding of electrical earthing systems.
• Working knowledge of FDS and programs and PLC/SCADA codes.
• Availability for occasional local and interstate travel to support project delivery.

Key Skills:

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 - 4 years site engineering experience, with a focus on contractor management, planning, project controls and project delivery.

Highly regarded:

• Experience working on water or wastewater infrastructure works

Why Join?

Permanent full-time opportunity, engaging with a multi-disciplinary team

Work on meaningful infrastructure that supports local communities

Exposure to complex engineering and construction challenges

At Newkey Consulting, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone is valued, respected, and empowered. We put people first.