Senior Project Engineer

SRG Global; Gympie Regional, Brisbane; In loco; AUD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

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Mobile + Laptop

Competitive salary package

Novated leases

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Descrizione del lavoro

SRG Global is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead electrical delivery for major water infrastructure projects in Regional Queensland. Based in Gympie with DIDO from Brisbane or relocation available, you will provide electrical leadership across planning, design and construction.

You will manage procurement, testing, commissioning and safety, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and project objectives, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Competenze

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer in water/utilities projects.
• Experience managing budgets, subcontractors, procurement, and commercial outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and safety leadership.

Mansioni

• Lead electrical works delivery for water and utility projects (switchboards, MCCs, power distribution).
• Review designs, specifications, and construction methods for safety and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical/control systems.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to meet milestones and budget.
• Monitor costs, forecasts, variations, and commercial performance.
• Develop ITPs, test sheets, commissioning records, completion packages.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve electrical engineering issues with stakeholders.
• Promote a strong safety culture and environmental compliance.
• Support handover; as-built docs, dossiers, defect close-out, asset acceptance.

Conoscenze

Electrical engineering

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Formazione

Bachelor degree in Electrical/Civil/Construction

Descrizione del lavoro

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Utilities division, contributing to the successful delivery of upcoming water infrastructure projects.

Monday - Friday in Gympie. DIDO from Brisbane or relocation available.

We’re supporting the delivery of a major, multi-year water infrastructure program in Regional Queensland, focused on enabling sustainable, long-term growth for a regional community. This high-profile program is being delivered through a collaborative alliance model, bringing together multidisciplinary expertise across planning, design and construction to deliver complex works across the full project lifecycle.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will provide electrical engineering leadership across all phases of project delivery, ensuring electrical works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with technical specifications, quality requirements, and project objectives.

This role is ideal for a mechanically focused project engineer with experience delivering complex water, wastewater, utilities, industrial, or process infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of electrical works associated with water and utility infrastructure projects, including switchboards, motor control centres (MCCs), power distribution systems, instrumentation, and SCADA networks.
• Review electrical designs, specifications, and construction methodologies to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective project execution.
• Manage the procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and control systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements, Australian Standards, and client specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to achieve project milestones while maintaining quality, safety, and budget objectives.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, variations, and commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities throughout project delivery.
• Develop and manage quality documentation including ITPs, test sheets, commissioning records, and electrical completion packages.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve electrical engineering, construction, controls, and commissioning issues in collaboration with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Champion a strong safety culture through proactive risk management, electrical safety leadership, and adherence to environmental and safety management requirements.
• Support project handover activities, including as-built documentation, commissioning dossiers, defect close-out, and asset acceptance processes.

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 5+ years' experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer within water, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, subcontractors, procurement, and commercial outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and delivering projects within a multidisciplinary construction environment.

About Us:

At SRG Utilities, we empower Australian communities by delivering essential services that support a safe, healthy, and fulfilling life. With over 40 years of experience, we’re big enough to tackle large-scale projects, yet small enough to ensure every contribution matters.

We specialize in utility infrastructure, including cable laying, water, sewer, and gas pipelines, drainage, and concrete construction. Our teams work hands-on, seeing firsthand the real-world impact of their efforts.

SRG Utilities is a place where you can challenge yourself, grow, and build a meaningful career. Our collaborative and driven people thrive on ownership and innovation, creating countless opportunities for personal and professional development.

We Offer:

• Mobile + Laptop
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Novated leases.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

SRG Global fully support and promote organic growth within our organisation. This is an opportunity to gain further experience and career progression.

SRG Global are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

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