Electrical Project Engineer - Government Project

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH 2 days

Flexible hours

Office locations

Social events

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is recruiting an Electrical Project Engineer for a government program in Sydney, Australia, to own the electrical package on a multi-year project. You will bring 5+ years in Australian construction, manage electrical design, procurement, construction and commissioning, and coordinate with site teams, subcontractors and consultants to resolve design issues.

The role offers salary up to $150K plus super, 2 days work-from-home, flexible hours, and long-term opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering within the Australian construction industry.
• Mix of office and site-based experience is preferred.
• Experience managing electrical design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Review consultant electrical designs, prepare detailed mark-ups and coordinate design adjustments.
• Oversee electrical procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery and quality of equipment and materials.
• Manage quality assurance across all electrical systems and conduct regular inspections.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Communication

Project coordination

Subcontractor management

Regulatory knowledge

Australian standards

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer - Government Project

A family-owned head contractor with over 45 years of industry experience, this business has built a strong reputation delivering unique and complex projects across Australia and internationally.
Specialising in commercial, government and defence projects, they also deliver D&C modular building solutions throughout the Pacific Islands and Africa.
With an ambitious growth strategy and plans to double in size over the next year, they are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to take ownership of the electrical package on an upcoming government project.

• Salary up to $150K + super, depending on skills and experience.
• 2 days WFH flexibility.
• Flexible working hours and a choice of office locations
• Great company culture with a diverse team, weekly socials and lunches, and monthly presentations from senior management to keep everyone updated.
• Long-term career opportunity working across multi-year projects with a pipeline exceeding $200M.
• Opportunity to deliver unique and challenging projects across Australia and overseas, working with high-profile clients.

About the Company

A family-owned head contractor with over 45 years of industry experience, this business has built a strong reputation delivering unique and complex projects across Australia and internationally.
Specialising in commercial, government and defence projects, they also deliver D&C modular building solutions throughout the Pacific Islands and Africa.
With an ambitious growth strategy and plans to double in size over the next year, they are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to take ownership of the electrical package on an upcoming government project.

Perks/ Benefits

• Salary up to $150K + super, depending on skills and experience.
• 2 days WFH flexibility.
• Flexible working hours and a choice of office locations
• Great company culture with a diverse team, weekly socials and lunches, and monthly presentations from senior management to keep everyone updated.
• Long-term career opportunity working across multi-year projects with a pipeline exceeding $200M.
• Opportunity to deliver unique and challenging projects across Australia and overseas, working with high-profile clients.

Responsibilities

• Review consultant electrical designs, prepare detailed mark‑ups and coordinate design adjustments to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Oversee electrical procurement processes, ensuring the timely delivery and quality of electrical equipment, components and materials throughout construction.
• Manage quality assurance across all electrical systems, conducting regular inspections to maintain high standards and ensure compliance.
• Work closely with site teams, electrical subcontractors and consultants to resolve design issues and construction challenges.
• Monitor project timelines, budget allocations and resource requirements to ensure electrical works are delivered efficiently and key milestones are achieved.

About You

• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering within the Australian construction industry. Ideally a mix of office & site based experience
• Ability to manage all aspects of electrical design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and electrical packages.
• Strong understanding of Australian electrical standards, codes and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Must be a citizen or permanent resident