Senior Project Engineer (Electrical)

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Health insurance discounts

Parental leave up to 18 weeks

Employee benefits

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Electrical) to lead the engineering delivery for a watermain renewals program. You’ll manage design and constructability input from design through commissioning, with planning, cost control and risk oversight across a fast-paced, high-performing team.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive water infrastructure project experience, plus strong people leadership and stakeholder management in line with

Qualifications

• Lead the engineering delivery for watermain renewal projects from design to commissioning.
• Provide design management and constructability input across planning and delivery.
• Plan, cost control, risk management and program reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with specifications, safety and quality standards.
• Build long-term relationships with subcontractors, self-perform crews and client.
• Mentor Site and Project Engineers and contribute to the program’s technical capability.

Skills

People management

Contractor management

Project planning

Risk management

Design management

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Project Engineer (Electrical)*We use information collected through cookies and similar technologies to analyse how you use our site and to better improve your experience. For further details, please read our privacy statements.* *Privacy Policy – Australia* *|* *Privacy Policy – New Zealand*### Senior Project Engineer (Electrical)Apply: Fortitude Valley: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 18, 2026 (27 days left to apply): R27224* Tier 1 Construction & Utilities contractor* Make a real impact and engage in meaningful work* Be rewarded & recognised for the ‘Good Work’ you do!A rare opportunity to join a business that has been in operation for 90+ years and is focused on creating, connecting and caring for communities.Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.* **Keen to progress your career?** Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, the Australian Water Association, WaterAid, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.* **Looking to enhance your wellbeing?** We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.* **Want to help us better the communities we live and work in?**Our purpose of *creating,* *connecting, and caring for communities* is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You’ll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, and Black Dog Institute, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.* **Do we offer a ‘*****competitive’*** **salary package?** Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.**What’s on offer?**We wish to complement our existing team with an experienced **Senior Project Engineer (Electrical)** to join our growing long-term waterman renewals program of works within the Queensland Utilities division. These are key roles within a high performing, fast paced, integrated delivery team, responsible for driving the technical, commercial and construction performance of capital works across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to drive your career further. We offer excellent employee benefits and pathways for further growth.**In this role you'll be responsible for:*** Lead the engineering delivery for a diverse range of critical watermain renewal projects in and around the Brisbane CBD from design through to construction and commissioning* Provide technical input and oversight, design management and constructability input across all aspects of planning and delivery* Planning, cost control, risk management and program reporting* Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with specifications, safety and quality standards and regulations* Build strong long term relationships with delivery subcontractors, self perform crews and the client* Drive quality and safety assurance, ensuring work is carried out safely and in compliance with standards and relevant legislation* Mentor Site and Project Engineers and contribute to the program’s technical capability.**How you'll connect to the role:*** Degree qualified in Engineering (Electrical) highly preferred* Extensive experience in delivering water pipeline installation capital works projects on major infrastructure programs, including trunk mains, reticulation & complex watermains, or transferable sewer pipeline installation experience* Eager to join a high performing team to deliver a long term program of watermain infrastructure upgrades in complex CBD locations* Strong understanding of Australian standards, Water Authority requirements and relevant codes* Proven ability to manage contractors, consultants and stakeholders in a collaborative environment* Strong people management skills, the ability to develop effective teams and lead from the front (both subcontractors and self-perform staff)* Adopting and driving **Fulton Hogan’s Living Safely 2.0 Culture**.**Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL.** Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position.*For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.*