electrical - project engineer

HR Partners; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad in Australia is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support water infrastructure renewals and minor capital works. You will provide technical guidance, coordinate site activities, and ensure quality delivery, safety in design, and accurate cost reporting.

The role focuses on constructability reviews, budgeting, and schedule management across SE Queensland sites. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years in water or heavy civil

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Mandatory).
• 3+ years project engineering experience within the water/waste or heavy civil sectors in SE Qld.
• Demonstrated experience in self-perform D&C projects, managing subcontractors, drafting scopes of work, and managing schedules.
• Compliance: Manual C-Class Driver’s License, pre-employment Medical & D&A test, and Hep A/B immunity.

Responsibilities

• Technical Advice & Site Support: Support Operations Delivery teams with technical reporting, site coordination, and progress reporting.
• Design Reviews & Safety in Design: Participate in Safety in Design reviews, conduct 'fit for purpose' value engineering, review constructability, and manage AFC drawing timelines.
• Project Controls & Estimating: Assist in developing project budgets, methodology selection, procurement options, and accurate monthly cost reporting/forecasting.
• Risk & Zero Harm: Develop safety assessment reports and identify/mitigate hazardous site activities.

Skills

Technical reporting

Site coordination

Cost forecasting

Safety in design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer – Water & Renewals

Title: Electrical Project Engineer | Water Infrastructure | $65 – $80/hr

Location: Arundel, QLD

Contract Duration: ASAP – Mid-Jan 2027 (potential to extend)

About the Role

We are seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to provide technical guidance, advice, and operational support on water infrastructure renewals and minor capital projects. Working closely with site teams, you will ensure constructability, quality delivery, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Advice & Site Support: Support Operations Delivery teams with technical reporting, site coordination, and progress reporting.
• Design Reviews & Safety in Design: Participate in Safety in Design reviews, conduct 'fit for purpose' value engineering, review constructability, and manage AFC drawing timelines.
• Project Controls & Estimating: Assist in developing project budgets, methodology selection, procurement options, and accurate monthly cost reporting/forecasting.
• Risk & Zero Harm: Develop safety assessment reports and identify/mitigate hazardous site activities.

Requirements & Experience:

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Mandatory).
• 3+ years Project Engineering experience within the water/waste or heavy civil sectors in SE Qld.
• Demonstrated experience in self-perform D&C projects, managing subcontractors, drafting scopes of work, and managing schedules.
• Compliance: Manual C-Class Driver’s License, pre-employment Medical & D&A test, and Hep A/B immunity.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.