Senior Project Engineer

SRG Global Ltd; Queensland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Novated leases

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

SRG Utilities, part of SRG Global, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Queensland to lead electrical works for water and utility infrastructure, guiding design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning across the full project lifecycle.

The role demands strong mechanical understanding, effective stakeholder management, and a proven track record in delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Join a team focused on safety, collaboration, and community impact.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of electrical works across water and utility infrastructure projects, including switchboards, MCCs, power distribution, instrumentation, and SCADA networks.
• Review electrical designs, specifications, and construction methodologies for safe, compliant and cost-effective execution.
• Manage procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and control systems per standards and client specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to hit milestones while maintaining quality, safety, and budget objectives.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, variations, and commercial performance; identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop and manage quality documentation including ITPs, test sheets, commissioning records, and electrical completion packages.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve issues with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Champion a strong safety culture through proactive risk management and adherence to safety requirements.
• Support project handover activities, including as-built documentation and asset acceptance processes.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Quality & safety focus

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

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

We’re supporting the delivery of a major, multi-year water infrastructure program in 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:

• 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.