Power Systems Project Engineer - Substation Delivery

First Nations Jobs; Australia; Remote; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 & 4 roster

Competitive salary and benefits

ASX-listed company

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join its Power Systems team in Australia. You will support substation project delivery, coordinate construction activities, and provide technical guidance on site under a 10 & 4 roster.

You will manage schedules, cost forecasts and progress reporting while mentoring Site Engineers and aligning with Downer's Zero Harm safety culture. A Bachelor of Engineering and 4+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Engineering is required.
• At least four years' relevant experience.
• Demonstrated project engineering experience with subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating site supervisors, self‑perform crews and subcontractors across design, scope, program, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Developing detailed construction methodologies, work methods, sketches, crane lift plans and temporary works requirements.
• Reviewing designs for constructability, compliance and delivery efficiency.
• Providing technical advice and resolving day‑to‑day engineering and construction challenges.
• Managing project schedules, work breakdown structures, cost forecasts, quantity take‑offs and progress reporting.
• Supporting contract administration, including variations, extensions of time, claims, procurement scopes and project closeout.
• Implementing project quality systems, maintaining as‑built drawings, issuing RFIs and coordinating lot conformance activities.
• Identifying commercial risks, delivery opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Building effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Mentoring and supporting Site Engineers to strengthen technical capability and understanding of project deliverables.
• Actively supporting Downer's Zero Harm culture through effective risk management, safety leadership and compliance activities

Skills

Scheduling

Subcontractor management

Contract administration

Cost forecasting

Progress reporting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Job description

Downer is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join its Power Systems team in Australia. You will support substation project delivery, coordinate construction activities, and provide technical guidance on site under a 10 & 4 roster.

You will manage schedules, cost forecasts and progress reporting while mentoring Site Engineers and aligning with Downer's Zero Harm safety culture. A Bachelor of Engineering and 4+ years' experience are required.