On-Site Mechanical Project Engineer - Fifo 14/7

Snowy Hydro; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Health, super and insurance packages

Development and career progression

Recognition and milestones

Job summary

CrossBoundary Energy is seeking a Project Engineer to support the execution of an off-grid hybrid power station in Western Australia. You will coordinate with implementing partners, review schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with CBE standards across design, construction and commissioning phases.

The role reports to the Head of Implementation (Australia) with on-site duties during construction. Strong emphasis on stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and on-site leadership in a

Qualifications

• Citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or other relevant Engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of design and construction experience on (hybrid) power stations, preferably with gas reciprocating gensets.
• Experience coordinating engineering, suppliers and contractors.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Understanding of project delivery from design through construction and commissioning.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English (speaking and writing).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word).
• Ability to manage multiple technical workstreams independently, without on-site supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the project team, EPC and subcontractors in coordination and EHS management duties.
• Monitor and update project work schedules using standard templates and track progress.
• Effectively manage internal and external stakeholders to complete tasks.
• Identify schedule and budget risks early and notify the Manager.
• Attend weekly EHS and progress meetings to capture issues and notes.
• Record and report EHS and construction data, and transmit weekly reports.
• Suggest improvements to project implementation for better value and returns.
• Interpret basic technical designs and drawings related to energy systems and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Organisational skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil engineering

Tools

MS Office

Engineering drawings interpretation

Job description

Job Description

Project Engineer

CrossBoundary Energy

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

About the Firm

CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) develops, owns, and operates hybrid power solutions for businesses, offering cheaper and cleaner energy through power purchase agreements. With a secured portfolio exceeding $680M, the company boasts over 500MW of solar PV and wind generation, approximately 600MWh of battery energy storage, and around 50MW of enabling thermal generation assets. Their clients include industry leaders like Rio Tinto, Unilever, Diageo, Heineken, and Devki Group.

As a member of the CrossBoundary Group, founded in 2011, CrossBoundary Energy is dedicated to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a multitalented Project Engineer who will support the execution phase of an off‑grid hybrid power station which includes generating assets from gas, diesel, solar PV and BESS. The Project Engineer will work alongside CBE’s implementation, engineering, procurement and construction partners to validate project schedule, budget and risk mitigation. This role will be responsible for reporting on project progress, managing project partners to act consistently with CBE’s technical and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) standards, raising gaps in performance to CBE’s Head of Implementation, and ensuring corrective measures are taken on‑site where needed. The Project Engineer will also manage on‑site construction activities by representing CBE and elevating client concerns about all aspects of project delivery.

The Project Engineer will report to the Head of Implementation (Australia). They will have dotted line accountability to the Construction Manager during on‑site construction.

Who We Are

The CBE team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting renewable energy markets. The chosen candidate will play an important role in a unique team with the opportunity to make a large impact on the clean energy landscape in Australia. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.

Who You Are

Excellence: Demonstrated expertise in implementing international best practices for managing construction risks across a variety of projects.

Excellence: You hold yourself to high standards and lead by example. You overdeliver on all tasks – big or small – necessary to contribute toward the team objective.

Acts Like an Owner: A systematic and highly organized project manager; takes personal accountability for tracking activities across workstreams to drive them all to successful conclusion.

Deliberate Thinker: A pragmatic decision‑maker known for choosing the simplest solution to reach the goal.

Curiosity: Not satisfied with “no;” assists others to generate creative solutions. You do not make or accept ultimatums.

Bias to Action: Self‑starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in Africa. You are comfortable with ambiguity, accountable for your decisions, and can operate without direction in a fast‑moving environment.

Prioritises Results: Effectively employs software and project management tools to meet project and personal goals.

Authentically Cares: Patient in developing good working relationships with clients, suppliers, and consultants.

Integrity: Your set your standards above the minimum required for compliance where necessary to deliver an excellent project.

Required Qualifications

Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or other relevant Engineering discipline.

5-10 years of experience in design and construction of (hybrid) power stations, preferably with gas reciprocating gensets, for Australian infrastructure or mining projects.

Experience coordinating engineering, suppliers and contractors.

Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

Good understanding of project delivery from design through construction and commissioning.

Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple technical workstreams and priorities.

Professional fluency in English, speaking and writing.

Professional fluency in use of Microsoft Office suite tools, including Excel and Word.

Demonstrated ability to organise and complete work independently, without on‑site supervision.

Primary Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will support the CBE project team, EPC and subcontractors in general project implementation coordination and EHS management duties. Additional specific duties:

Monitor and update project work schedules using existing templates and effectively track project progress throughout the solar project lifecycle.

Effectively manage internal and external stakeholders to complete scheduled tasks.

Identify project schedule and budget risks at an early stage and alert the relevant Manager in time to minimise or mitigate impacts.

Meet with third‑party technical stakeholders (including attending weekly EHS and progress meetings) to ask questions and accurately take notes on construction problems for later discussion and review with the project team.

Consistently, accurately, and clearly capture project EHS and construction data. Transmit weekly reports to the team through existing tools in accordance with reporting deadlines, including stakeholder grievances and any incident reports.

Investigate opportunities to improve project implementation to deliver best value to the customer and optimise project returns.

Interpret basic technical design principles related to energy systems, electrical systems and the built environment, including technical drawings and equipment data sheets.

Apply international standards for environmental, social and health & safety risk management thoroughly, knowledgeably, and consistently on solar construction sites via ESMS procedures.

Coordinate review and revision of draft JHAs and construction methodologies produced by EPC and subcontractors to plan appropriately for mitigating risks during project construction.

Assert key elements of EHS on a construction site, confidently recommending changes and new ways of operating to teammates and external contractors.

Conduct site audits of compliance to CBE and international EHS standards. Recommend and validate corrective actions to close compliance gaps.

Demonstrate awareness of all laws and regulations relevant for project work and proactively raise questions with Project Development Manager about best practices for compliance.

Support application for and acquisition of project permits for generation, construction, environmental certification, and any other permissions as appropriate.

Assist with administrative tasks for the project as directed.

Implement all business and project approved processes.

Location

Perth, Western Australia and on‑site within Australia during construction.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Managed full-time position with standard working hours and flexible arrangements.

Comprehensive health, super and insurance packages.

Access to development, training and career progression opportunities.

Rewards for performance, recognition and milestones.

DEI Statement

CrossBoundary welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer.