Project Engineer - Electrical

Jemena; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zinfra is seeking an Electrical Engineer based at the Hume Depot in Canberra to support delivery and maintenance of electrical infrastructure projects for Evoenergy. You will work with field crews and stakeholders to provide technical expertise across design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of electrical assets, ensuring safety and standards compliance.

You will contribute to investigations, scope development and problem solving across a diverse portfolio, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication with teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Promoting and supporting Zinfra's safety culture through all engineering and operational activities.
• Providing technical advice and engineering support to operational, maintenance and project teams.
• Reviewing designs, drawings, specifications and technical documentation to ensure compliance with client and industry standards.
• Supporting the development of engineering scopes, work packs and construction methodologies.
• Assisting with fault investigations, root cause analysis and identifying opportunities for network improvements.
• Supporting the commissioning, testing and handover of electrical assets.
• Managing engineering documentation, records and technical reports.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support project delivery outcomes.
• Identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting procurement activities through technical evaluations and vendor engagement where required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering documentation systems

Job description

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider committed to delivering exceptional solutions in the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our over 2000 team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to exceed our client’s expectations and make a difference in the communities we serve.

The Zinfra Projects and Infrastructure business is the trusted partner to delivering construction projects in Transmission Lines, Substations (Green and Brown field), Renewable energy storage and Green Gas infrastructure.

About the role:

This Electrical Engineer role, based at our Hume Depot in Canberra, plays a key part in supporting the delivery of electricity infrastructure projects and maintenance works for our major client, Evoenergy. Working closely with operational and project teams, you will provide technical expertise across the design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of electrical assets, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

You will contribute to engineering investigations, technical reviews, scope development and problem solving across a diverse portfolio of works, while supporting continuous improvement and network reliability outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working closely with field crews and stakeholders to deliver practical solutions in a live operational environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting and supporting Zinfra's safety culture through all engineering and operational activities.
• Providing technical advice and engineering support to operational, maintenance and project teams.
• Reviewing designs, drawings, specifications and technical documentation to ensure compliance with client and industry standards.
• Supporting the development of engineering scopes, work packs and construction methodologies.
• Assisting with fault investigations, root cause analysis and identifying opportunities for network improvements.
• Supporting the commissioning, testing and handover of electrical assets.
• Managing engineering documentation, records and technical reports.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support project delivery outcomes.
• Identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting procurement activities through technical evaluations and vendor engagement where required.

About you:

To be successful, you will be a proactive and technically capable engineer with strong analytical skills and a commitment to safety, quality and customer outcomes. You will enjoy working collaboratively with field-based teams and stakeholders, providing practical engineering solutions in a dynamic operational environment.

Your resume should demonstrate:

• A degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting electrical infrastructure, utilities, power distribution or transmission networks.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, designs, specifications and technical reports.
• Understanding of relevant Australian Standards, electrical regulations and industry practices.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with operational teams, contractors and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering documentation systems.
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Recruitment Process:

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Zinfra is a champion of equal opportunity employment and has committed to targets for gender equity and first nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with disability, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. This high profile role offers the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of Zinfra's journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.