Electrical Project Engineer

Ampcontrol; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Discounted private health care

Wellbeing programs

Education assistance and ongoingcareer

Education assistance and ongoingcareer

Job summary

Ampcontrol is seeking a proactive Electrical Project Engineer based in Mackay, Australia. This full‑time role reports to the Service Delivery Manager and is integral to the Project Delivery Team, coordinating technical activities from planning to execution of HV electrical switchgear.

You will review scopes, estimate, schedule, procure materials, manage subcontractors, monitor costs, and maintain strong client relations while ensuring health and safety and high quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Project / contract management experience.
• Sound computer skills.
• Competent in MS Office applications including Microsoft Project.
• Diploma in Project Management (desirable).
• Electrical Trade Certificate (desirable).
• General estimating proficiency (desirable).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Team orientated and focused.
• Energetic and positive attitude to problem solving.
• Desire to learn and be part of a great team.

Responsibilities

• Project execution, planning and coordination of HV electrical switchgear.
• Review customer project scope and estimating.
• Scheduling.
• Coordinate project documentation.
• Procurement of estimated materials.
• Subcontractor management – paint / heavy manufacturing.
• Monitor and control project costs.
• Liaise with customers/clients and external companies as required.
• Customer updates and reporting.
• Coordinate, attend and when required chair project kick off or progress review meetings.
• Understanding of design process.
• Establish and maintain positive client relations to ensure customer satisfaction and continued forward forecast of repeat work.
• Commitment to health and safety and delivering high quality product for the end user.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

MS Office

Strong communication

Education

Diploma in Project Management

Electrical Trade Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking a proactive Electrical Project Engineer who thrives off being organised and has pronounced planning, scheduling, and estimating skills!

Based in Mackay, this role is a full-time opportunity reporting directly to the Service Delivery Manager playing a key role within our Project Delivery Team.

You will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of all technical and project related activities, specifically:

• Project execution, planning and coordination of HV electrical switchgear
• Review customer project scope and estimating
• Scheduling
• Coordinate project documentation
• Procurement of estimated materials
• Subcontractor management – paint / heavy manufacturing
• Monitor and control project costs
• Liaise with customers/clients and external companies as required
• Customer updates and reporting
• Coordinate, attend and when required chair project kick off or progress review meetings
• Understanding of design process
• Establish and maintain positive client relations to ensure customer satisfaction and continued forward forecast of repeat work
• Commitment to health and safety and delivering high quality product for the end user

What are we looking for from you?

• Project / contract management experience
• Sound computer skills
• Competent in MS Office applications including Microsoft Project
• Diploma in Project Management (desirable)
• Electrical Trade Certificate (desirable)
• General estimating proficiency (desirable)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Team orientated and focused
• Energetic and positive attitude to problem solving
• Desire to learn and be part of a great team
• You want to be at the forefront of innovation and solve the big problems

Employee Benefits

At Ampcontrol, we recognise that our people are key to our success. In return for your contribution, we offer a range of benefits to support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted private health care
• Wellbeing programs and employee discounts
• Education assistance and ongoing career development opportunities

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