Senior Project Engineer - Civil Or Electrical Solar Works

Multicultural Consulting Services (Mcs); City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS) is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead civil or electrical solar development packages on a major Pilbara project in Western Australia. You will coordinate interfaces, oversee construction performance and mentor junior engineers on site.

The role requires a bachelor degree in Civil or Electrical, 5–8+ years in relevant sectors, and a proven track record managing complex packages.

Qualifications

• Engineering bachelor degree in Civil or Electrical, or equivalent, with eligibility for Engineers Australia membership.
• Five to eight or more years in civil construction, electrical infrastructure, renewables or major projects.
• A track record managing complex civil or electrical packages.
• Strong construction methods, contracts and project controls knowledge.
• Leadership, commercial judgement and project-system proficiency; Primavera P6 is desirable.
• Current Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Manage earthworks, piling and access roads or HV/MV reticulation, substations and solar array scopes.
• Track budgets, schedules, costs and delivery risks.
• Resolve technical and constructability issues.
• Prepare work scopes, estimates, methods and project documentation.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Support procurement, subcontract administration and quality compliance.
• Mentor engineers and site teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project controls

Commercial judgement

Contract management

Site coordination

Education

Engineering bachelor degree in Civil or Electrical

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

Senior Project Engineer - Civil or Electrical Solar Works

Location: Pilbara project site south of Karratha, Western Australia.

About the Employer

Our client is an engineering and construction business working across transport, defence and major infrastructure. It combines project delivery expertise with a focus on collaboration, technical improvement and sustainable outcomes.

The Opportunity

Lead civil or electrical construction engineering packages on a major solar development in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Reporting to area leadership, you will coordinate engineering interfaces, construction performance and junior engineers.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage earthworks, piling and access roads or HV/MV reticulation, substations and solar array scopes.
• Track budgets, schedules, costs and delivery risks.
• Resolve technical and constructability issues.
• Prepare work scopes, estimates, methods and project documentation.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Support procurement, subcontract administration and quality compliance.
• Mentor engineers and site teams.

Requirements

Skills, Education and Requirements

• An Engineering bachelor degree in Civil or Electrical, or equivalent, with eligibility for Engineers Australia membership.
• Five to eight or more years in civil construction, electrical infrastructure, renewables or major projects.
• A track record managing complex civil or electrical packages.
• Strong construction methods, contracts and project controls knowledge.
• Leadership, commercial judgement and project-system proficiency; Primavera P6 is desirable.
• Current Australian work rights.

Benefits

Why Join?

• Remuneration aligned with market conditions, experience and contribution.
• Opportunities to develop across transport, defence and renewable energy projects.
• Ongoing professional learning and pathways into future leadership roles.
• Parental leave provisions that accommodate different family needs.
• Flexible arrangements may be discussed according to the position and project requirements.

Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.