HV Substation EPC Project Engineer — Onsite & Career Growth

EPEC Group; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site barista

Flexible working

Professional memberships

EAP access

Novated leasing

Team events

Job summary

EPEC Group is a nationally recognised high-voltage engineering and EPC partner delivering HV power engineering, EPC and related testing services. The Project Engineer role focuses on overseeing construction quality across East Coast projects, ensuring designs meet Australian Standards and are delivered on time and on budget.

You will be responsible for technical direction on site, development of ITPs/ITCs, and collaboration with design and project management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical) required or acceptable for membership of IE Aust at Professional level.
• Availability to travel to project sites and work a 10/4 roster.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a project coordinator or project engineer.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high voltage substation and transmission line projects.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with engineering codes, regulations, and performance standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; attention to detail.
• Construction White Card and Class C driver’s licence.
• Professional certification (RPEQ) or renewables/BESS/HV EPC delivery is valued but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects from proposal through close-out, including feasibility, risk mitigation and technical compliance.
• Coordinate with design team to understand deliverables, conduit layouts, cable schedules and clearance assessments.
• Take-off quantities and coordinate with Project Management on procurement.
• Develop ITPs and ITCs and submit to client before site mobilisation.
• Provide on-site technical direction, oversee construction quality, and support pre-commissioning and commissioning through punch list.
• Manage RFIs and change processes; maintain document registers and quality records.
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors and partners; mitigate risks and safety hazards.

Skills

HV substations

AutoCAD

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ITPs/ITCs

Job description

EPEC Group is a nationally recognised high-voltage engineering and EPC partner delivering HV power engineering, EPC and related testing services. The Project Engineer role focuses on overseeing construction quality across East Coast projects, ensuring designs meet Australian Standards and are delivered on time and on budget.

You will be responsible for technical direction on site, development of ITPs/ITCs, and collaboration with design and project management teams.