Electrical Project Engineer

Vinova; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinova in Sydney seeks a Senior Precinct Project Engineer to lead engineering projects through concept to completion across operational infrastructure. You will oversee design, installation, commissioning, and documentation of new installations and equipment modifications, improving efficiency, capacity, safety and compliance.

You will manage timelines and budgets, collaborate with contractors and operations teams, and provide hands-on engineering support across multiple live assets, ensuring

Qualifications

• Electrical with at least 5+ years in a Project Engineer role.
• Experience designing, installing, commissioning and documenting installations.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work with contractors and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept through to completion, managing budgets and timelines.
• Design, implement and improve process equipment and systems.
• Provide engineering support to operations teams, including troubleshooting.
• Maintain engineering drawings, documentation, data and equipment records.
• Collaborate with operations teams, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Manage contractors and suppliers across operational sites.
• Support safe project delivery and compliance with relevant legislation and WHS/E requirements.

Skills

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Project management

Tools

SCADA

BMS

AutoCAD

Job description

An established Australian energy infrastructure business is looking for a Senior Precinct Project Engineer to join its engineering team, supporting the delivery and operation of complex sustainable utility infrastructure.

The business finances, builds, owns and operates a portfolio of energy and utility assets, including electricity, thermal heating and cooling, recycled water, EV charging and broader precinct infrastructure.

The opportunity

This is a hands-on engineering and project delivery role responsible for leading projects from concept through to completion across operational infrastructure.

You’ll oversee the design, installation, commissioning and documentation of new installations and equipment modifications, with a focus on improving efficiency, capacity, safety and compliance.

You’ll also manage project timelines and budgets, work closely with contractors and operational teams, and provide engineering support across multiple live assets.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead engineering projects from concept through to completion, managing budgets and timelines.
• Design, implement and improve process equipment and systems.
• Provide engineering support to operations teams, including troubleshooting and fault-finding.
• Maintain engineering drawings, documentation, data and equipment records.
• Work closely with operations teams, contractors, suppliers and other external stakeholders.
• Manage contractors and suppliers working across operational sites.
• Support safe project delivery and compliance with relevant legislation, standards, codes and WHS&E requirements.

What we’re looking for

You’ll ideally be an Electrical with at least 5+ years’ experience in a Project Engineer, Applications Engineer or similar position.

Experience across the following would be highly regarded:

• Troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical and thermal systems.
• Exposure to SCADA / BMS systems.
• CAD experience, ideally AutoCAD.
• Experience working with subcontractors and external stakeholders.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organisational capability.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineering and operations teams.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites when required.

Why consider it?

This is an opportunity to work across operational energy and utility infrastructure, with involvement throughout the project lifecycle rather than being limited to one stage of design or delivery.

You’ll gain exposure across engineering, project delivery, commissioning, operations and continuous improvement while taking genuine ownership of technically diverse infrastructure projects.

If you’re an experienced Project Engineer looking for broader project ownership and exposure to complex operational assets,