Electrical Project Engineer

McConnell Dowell; Rockhampton Regional; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned construction company in Queensland is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support a major hydro pump infrastructure project. You will lead quality assurance efforts, assist with electrical installations, and ensure compliance with Australian standards. This role involves a 14/7 FIFO roster with accommodation and travel provided. Ideal candidates bring strong QA skills and an Australian degree in Electrical Engineering.

Benefits

20% site allowance

Accommodation and meals provided

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in QA documentation and project close-out.
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards and construction methodologies.
• Possession of a white card and current Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of QA documentation focusing on closure requirements.
• Assist in delivering electrical works including procurement and installation.
• Support cost tracking, progress reporting, and issue resolution.

Skills

Quality Assurance skills

Electrical installation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Australian recognized degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Hexagon

AssetHive

Job description

About The Role

Join the pioneering team delivering Australia’s first pumped hydro project in over 40 years. As a Electrical Project Engineer, you will support the delivery of electrical works across a major Hydro Pump infrastructure project, with a strong emphasis on quality assurance. Working a 14/7 FIFO roster, you will play a key role in managing documentation, supporting final closure, and ensuring compliance with standards and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of QA documentation (ITPs, SWMS, RFIs, NCRs), with a focus on final closure requirements.
• Assist in delivering electrical works, including procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Plan and coordinate electrical installations such as cable systems, switchgear, lighting, generators and SCADA.
• Review and interpret designs and documentation to ensure compliance with Australian Standards (AS3000, AS3008, AS2507, S009).
• Support cost tracking, progress reporting, construction planning and issue resolution across the project lifecycle.

About you

You are an experienced Electrical Project Engineer with solid technical capability and a strong grounding in electrical installation, design review, and construction delivery. Most importantly, you bring exceptional Quality Assurance skills, with experience driving documentation and close‑out processes on complex projects. You thrive in a team environment, communicate clearly, and bring a proactive mindset to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

You Will Ideally Bring

• An Australian recognized degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A white card and current Australian driver’s licence.
• Proven experience in QA documentation and project close‑out.
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards and construction methodologies.
• Familiarity with Hexagon and AssetHive (desirable).

What is in for you?

• 20% site allowance plus night shift loading where applicable.
• FIFO 14/7 with accommodation, meals, and travel provided.
• Contribute to Australia’s clean energy transformation.
• Supportive, high‑performing project team with real career growth.
• A company that values your individuality and invests in your future.

About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We deliver projects that connect, support, and sustain communities, while offering career opportunities that challenge, reward, and grow our people.

For over 60 years, we have built thousands of complex, high‑quality projects across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia - shaping cities and supporting communities.

Why join us?

The work you do here will have a real, positive impact on people’s lives—and yours. With a wide variety of projects and roles, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to develop and thrive. We invest heavily in your growth through mentoring, training, and a supportive culture where your ideas matter. At McConnell Dowell, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We’re big enough to deliver community‑shaping projects and agile enough to let you shape how we work. Join us, be yourself, and help us create better together.

Apply now!

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre‑employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks. This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.