Electrical Site Engineer

John Holland Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

John Holland Group is seeking an Electrical Site Engineer to support the on-site delivery of electrical, communications and ITS infrastructure for the T2D Alliance project in Adelaide region. You will work closely with Project Engineers, construction teams and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, to specification and in line with the construction program.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and hands-on site experience with electrical installations, power

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience as Site Engineer or graduate engineer in construction or electrical infrastructure.
• Exposure to electrical installation, power distribution, and telecom/ITS.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of site QA, inspections and test records.
• Strong organisational and communication skills; safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day site activities for electrical, communications and ITS installation packages.
• Plan and sequence works with supervision and Project Engineers to align with construction program.
• Interpret drawings and technical specs to ensure works meet design requirements.
• Monitor installation progress, resources and materials; identify delivery risks.
• Coordinate cable routes, containment, pulling, equipment installation and terminations.
• Maintain site records, daily reports, progress updates and as-built information.
• Assist with RFIs, design clarifications and on-site issue resolution.
• Coordinate inspections, hold points and defect rectification with stakeholders.
• Support subcontractor management and uphold safety requirements.
• Assist with testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Collaborate with electrical, civil, mechanical and ITS teams to manage interfaces.
• Ensure on-site works comply with approved methodologies and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Site Engineer

Reading drawings

QA & records

Safety awareness

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

The Project

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels – the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in 2031. The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long-term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and technically capable ElectricalSite Engineers to support the on-site delivery of electrical, communications and intelligent transport infrastructure across the T2D Project.

Working closely with Project Engineers, Construction Supervisors, subcontractors, designers and testing and commissioning teams, you will play a hands-on role in coordinating daily site activities, resolving technical issues and ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification and in accordance with the construction program.

From cable installation and electrical distribution through to CCTV, communications networks, control monitoring systems and intelligent transport systems, you will help turn engineering designs into operational infrastructure.

This is an opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being on site, working closely with construction teams and seeing complex infrastructure take shape.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day site activities for electrical, communications and ITS installation packages.
• Work with construction supervisors, subcontractors and Project Engineers to plan and sequence works in line with the construction program.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and construction documentation to ensure works are completed in accordance with design requirements.
• Monitor installation progress, productivity, resources and materials, identifying issues that may impact delivery.
• Coordinate cable routes, containment, cable pulling, equipment installation, terminations and associated site activities.
• Undertake site inspections and verify completed works against approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements and inspection and test plans.
• Assist with technical queries, requests for information, design clarifications and the resolution of site-based engineering issues.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily reports, progress updates, as-built information and quality documentation.
• Coordinate inspections, hold points, non-conformance reports and defect rectification with relevant project stakeholders.
• Support subcontractor management and ensure works are undertaken in accordance with project safety requirements and approved work methodologies.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, system integration and handover activities to ensure completed installations are ready for operation.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and systems teams to manage interfaces and avoid clashes between work packages.

About You

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering qualification.
• Experience in a Site Engineer, Graduate Engineer or similar role within construction, infrastructure, electrical services or a related technical environment.
• Exposure to electrical installation, power distribution, communications, cabling or technology infrastructure.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and construction documentation.
• An understanding of site-based quality assurance, inspections, test plans and construction records.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple activities across an active construction site.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work alongside subcontractors, supervisors and multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach to safety, problem-solving and delivering work right the first time.

We Offer

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long‑term success.

We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.