Project Controls Data Automation Engineer

Acciona; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Project Controls Data Automation Engineer to lead the data and automation capability on a major regional Victoria project, combining schedule, cost, risk and change with data tools to drive reporting.

You will build automated pipelines and Power BI dashboards, apply AI-enabled forecasting, and partner with commercial, engineering and data science teams to feed monthly and executive reports.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechatronics or automation.
• Systems engineering and project controls knowledge.
• Power BI, advanced Excel and data integration.
• Scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Build automated data pipelines that replace manual project controls reporting.
• Design Power BI dashboards that give the project clear, current data.
• Reconcile data across systems and flag anomalies before they reach reports.
• Apply AI-enabled tools to improve forecasting and reporting accuracy.
• Maintain the project program in Aphex, including updates and look-aheads.
• Evaluate variations and change impacts on cost and schedule.
• Provide analysis for Monthly Progress Reports and executive reporting.

Skills

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Data integration

Education

Engineering degree (Mechatronics or Automation)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Project Controls Data Automation Engineer

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Build automated reporting and AI-enabled tools that sharpen cost and schedule control on a major infrastructure project in regional Victoria.

• Own the data and automation capability on a major project
• Work alongside digital engineering and data science specialists
• Mentoring programs and training support to grow your career

About the Opportunity
You will report to the Manager, Project Controls in the Commercial team. Combine core project controls across schedule, cost, risk and change with the data tools that drive them, and lead the digital capability behind it. Build automated pipelines and Power BI dashboards that replace manual reporting, and apply AI-enabled tools to sharpen forecasting. Partner with commercial, engineering, construction, procurement, digital engineering and data science teams. Your work will feed monthly and executive reports, and shape how a major project tracks its own performance.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Build automated data pipelines that replace manual project controls reporting
• Design Power BI dashboards that give the project clear, current data
• Reconcile data across systems and flag anomalies before they reach reports
• Apply AI-enabled tools to improve forecasting and reporting accuracy
• Maintain the project program in Aphex, including updates and look-aheads
• Evaluate variations and change impacts on cost and schedule
• Provide analysis for Monthly Progress Reports and executive reporting

Required Skills

• Engineering degree, such as mechatronics or automation
• Systems engineering and project controls knowledge
• Power BI, advanced Excel and data integration
• Scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project

Why work for us?
At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.