Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Renewable Substations

Acciona S.A; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp-style accommodation

Rostered schedule

Job summary

ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical in Australia to support the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone transmission project. You will lead electrical aspects, supervise subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality across on-site and off-site activities.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in large-scale renewables and substations, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and strong planning, regulatory, and cost-control skills.

Qualifications

• Experience constructing outdoor air insulated substations and substations at 220kV or above.
• Preferable 7 years’ experience in a construction/engineering environment, on large-scale renewable energy and substations projects.
• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering) Relevant Tertiary Education.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others.
• Problem solving / analytical skills.
• Demonstrated relevant leadership skills.
• Ensuring all relevant regulatory requirements are satisfied.
• Planning and organising work schedules.
• Working knowledge of HS&E requirements and implementation of same.
• Competent with cost control of projects.
• Clear communication – verbal and written.
• High attention to detail.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Package.

Responsibilities

• Provides positive leadership to subcontractors, monitors performance and ensures workmanship quality on/off site.
• Drives commitment to quality top-down and bottom-up.
• Ensures appropriate personnel with delegated responsibilities to guarantee quality procedures.
• Ensures project team completes outstanding defects promptly.
• Ensures implementation of the project quality plan.
• Provide support and advice on planning, design suitability and options, materials, resources or systems within the project, and construction practices.
• Manage the operational aspects of project delivery to ensure effective use of systems and processes.
• Identifies authorities for approvals and interrelationships between authorities.
• Maintain project schedule by monitoring progress and coordinating activities.
• Prepare project status reports and change orders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Planning & scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Cost control

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical in Australia to support the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone transmission project. You will lead electrical aspects, supervise subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality across on-site and off-site activities.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in large-scale renewables and substations, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and strong planning, regulatory, and cost-control skills.