Electrical Project Engineer

Aggreko; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for a regional Queensland site-based role on a major mine development project. You will plan, coordinate and deliver HV/LV electrical works, liaising with clients and subcontractors to ensure on-time, compliant delivery.

Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, you will manage electrical scopes, review designs, and support commissioning activities while adhering to Australian standards and site safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in electrical project engineering within construction/mining/heavy industrial environments.
• Electrical Engineering degree or Advanced Diploma is required.
• Experience delivering HV/LV electrical infrastructure works on greenfield or brownfield sites is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of Australian Standards and electrical safety requirements (AS/NZS 3000 and related rules).
• Experience with EPC or construction contractors in resource projects is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver electrical works packages to schedule and spec.
• Review electrical design docs, drawings, and specifications for accuracy.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades to ensure safe, on-program delivery.
• Prepare work packages, scopes, procurement, and construction schedules.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, and project stakeholders to monitor progress and costs.

Skills

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Document control

Communication

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or Advanced Diploma

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Electrical Project Engineer based in regional Queensland.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our project delivery team delivering hybrid power on a major mine development project in regional Queensland. This is a site-based role working a 2/1 roster, with travel arranged from Brisbane.

Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for but not limited to: Planning, coordination, and delivery of electrical works packages, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and project schedules.

Opportunity to be pivotal in the delivery of a land mark Renewable Power Project

Competitive compensation – Base Salary + Site Uplift + Super +Bonus

Safety-focused culture

A range of career development opportunities

What you’ll do as Electrical Project Engineer

• Manage and coordinate electrical scope of works, including HV/LV reticulation, substations, switchrooms, and associated infrastructure.
• Review and interpret electrical design documentation, drawings, and specifications
• Coordinate subcontractors and electrical trades to ensure works are delivered safely, on program, and to specification
• Prepare and manage electrical work packages, including scopes of work, procurement, and construction schedules
• Liaise with client representatives, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on progress, cost, and quality against project targets.
• Identify and manage project risks, variations, and changes in scope.
• Support commissioning and testing activities, including liaison with commissioning engineers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, AS/NZS wiring rules, and site-specific
  HSE requirements
• Contribute to the development of construction methodologies and ITPs for electrical works
• Participate in site safety inductions, toolbox talks, and incident investigations as required

You are:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an electrical project engineering role within construction, mining, or heavy industrial environments.
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering (Degree or Advanced Diploma)
• Experience delivering HV/LV electrical infrastructure works on greenfield or brownfield sites preferred.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards and electrical safety requirements (AS/NZS 3000, HV switching, isolation procedures)
• Experience working with EPC or construction contractors on resource sector projects highly regarded.
• Proficient in MS Office, document control systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid driver's licence; willingness to travel and work FIFO/DIDO on roster, initially a 2/1 roster although could be subject to change.
• Current Construction Induction (White Card); mine-specific site inductions can be completed prior to start.