Project Engineer

Acciona Construcción S/A

Western Australia

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

ACCIONA is leading a major water infrastructure project in Western Australia, delivering a large seawater desalination plant. The Project Engineer (I&C) will plan, execute and oversee the commissioning of electrical, instrumentation and control systems, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

You will work closely with construction, process, vendor and operations teams to hand over a fully tested plant.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
Experience commissioning electrical and control systems on water or desalination plants.
Familiarity with IEC and IEEE electrical codes.
Ability to coordinate with vendors, contractors and operations teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement commissioning plans for electrical and control systems, including test procedures and schedules.
Coordinate with construction, mechanical and process teams to align commissioning with project milestones.
Conduct pre-commissioning inspections, loop checks and readiness verification.
Perform functional and performance tests on electrical equipment and control systems.
Document test results and prepare commissioning reports for handover.
Identify and resolve electrical faults and integration issues during commissioning.

Skills

Electrical/Instrumentation expertise

Loop checking & testing

Water/desalination commissioning

IEC/IEEE standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Tools

SCADA/DCS systems

Job description

Job Description

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 in 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.

Be part of commissioning one of Western Australia's most significant water infrastructure projects. This is a chance to build your technical and commissioning capability on a large-scale desalination plant, with exposure to energisation, testing and handover at a scale few projects in Australia can offer.

The Project

ACCIONA is leading the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant in Perth, a $2.8 billion project delivered in alliance with Water Corporation and Jacobs. Stage 1 will produce 150 million litres of drinking water a day for Western Australians. The plant integrates seawater desalination with on-site groundwater treatment, a first for a plant of this scale in WA. Construction is underway, with commissioning targeted for 2028.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Commissioning, the Project Engineer (I&C) is responsible for planning, executing and overseeing the commissioning of the plant's electrical, instrumentation and control systems. You'll ensure the I&C infrastructure is tested, verified and handed over in compliance with design specifications, safety standards and operational requirements, working closely with construction, mechanical, process, vendor and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures and schedules for electrical and control systems, including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation and SCADA
Coordinate with construction, mechanical and process teams to align commissioning with overall project milestones
Conduct pre-commissioning inspections, loop checks and system readiness verification
Perform functional and performance tests on electrical equipment and control systems
Validate system parameters such as voltage, current, insulation resistance and protection settings
Document test results and prepare commissioning reports for handover
Identify and resolve electrical faults and integration issues during commissioning
Work closely with vendors and contractors to implement corrective actions and system optimisations
Provide technical support for modifications and upgrades
Ensure commissioning activities comply with electrical safety standards, environmental regulations and quality assurance requirements
Participate in risk assessments and enforce safe work practices during energisation and testing
Verify compliance with IEC, IEEE and local regulatory codes
Liaise with project managers, operations staff and equipment suppliers to ensure commissioning aligns with project objectives
Support training and handover to operations teams for a smooth transition to steady-state plant operation

Required Skills and Competencies

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation & Control Engineering or similar
Experience commissioning electrical and control systems on water, desalination or process plants highly regarded
Working knowledge of switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation and SCADA or DCS control systems
Experience in loop checking, functional testing and system readiness verification
Familiarity with IEC, IEEE and local electrical regulatory codes
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work effectively with vendors, contractors and operations teams
A genuine safety-first attitude

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its

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