Electrical Project Engineer — Water Infrastructure

John Holland Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression

Learning & development opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

John Holland Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our Melbourne Water Framework on a Werribee, VIC project. You will coordinate construction activities, assist with budgets and reports, and ensure compliance with plans, designs, and specifications.

The role requires a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, LV/HV systems experience, PLC/SCADA knowledge, and a proven ability to manage subcontractors, cost, and risk on water infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level electrical engineering degree required.
• Experience with LV/HV systems and instrumentation & control.
• Practical knowledge of PLC networks and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction engineering activities per plans, designs, specs.
• Assist with site budgets and reports.
• Monitor progress and report to Site Manager or Project Manager.
• Demonstrate commercial acumen in project decisions.
• Assign work and review subcontractor performance.
• Apply relevant contractual and legal requirements to the project.
• Conduct safety, environmental and quality risk assessments.
• Manage document control, progress reporting and compliance.
• Demonstrate effective time management and resource planning.

Skills

LV Systems

HV Systems

Instrumentation & Control

PLC network configuration

SCADA Systems

Water infrastructure experience

Commercial risk reporting

People management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

John Holland Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our Melbourne Water Framework on a Werribee, VIC project. You will coordinate construction activities, assist with budgets and reports, and ensure compliance with plans, designs, and specifications.

The role requires a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, LV/HV systems experience, PLC/SCADA knowledge, and a proven ability to manage subcontractors, cost, and risk on water infrastructure projects.