Electrical - Project Engineer

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

Job summary

Randstad in Arundel, QLD is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to provide technical guidance, site coordination, and support for water infrastructure renewals and minor capital projects. You will work with site teams to ensure constructability, quality, and budget alignment.

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years in water/waste or heavy civil projects are required, plus D&C experience with subcontractors and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.
• 3+ years of project engineering experience in water/waste or heavy civil sectors in SE Queensland.
• Experience in self-perform D&C projects, managing subcontractors, drafting scopes of work and schedules.
• Compliance: manual C-Class driver's license, pre-employment medical & D&A test, Hep A/B immunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice & site support with reporting, coordination, and progress tracking.
• Participate in Safety in Design reviews and value engineering; review constructability and AFC drawing timelines.
• Assist in project controls: budgets, methodologies, procurement options and cost reporting/forecasting.
• Identify/mitigate safety hazards and ensure Zero Harm on sites.

Skills

Site coordination

Technical reporting

Budget awareness

Safety mindset

Communication

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.