Senior Project Engineer - Electrical

DT Infrastructure; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Purpose-driven careers

Development opportunities

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is delivering a major renewable energy project in Central Queensland. As Senior Project Engineer – Electrical, you will coordinate electrical construction activities, provide technical leadership and ensure work packages meet schedules, budgets and quality requirements.

Based in Central Queensland or on a FIFO 2:1 roster from a Queensland home port to Gladstone, you will guide project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders while mentoring junior engineers to achieve

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification and Engineers Australia membership eligibility.
• 5–8+ years’ experience in electrical construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installation standards and project controls.
• Proactive, accountable and collaborative professional who leads by example.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee electrical construction activities and work packages.
• Provide technical guidance, review designs and develop constructible solutions.
• Monitor progress, costs and resources, manage risks and subcontractor performance.
• Drive QA, documentation and compliance with standards and contractual obligations.
• Champion safety culture and mentor junior engineers with project teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Job description

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we’re unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

About the role

Join DT Infrastructure on the Smoky Creek Solar Power Station Project in Central Queensland and play a key role in delivering electrical engineering works on a major renewable energy development.

As Senior Project Engineer – Electrical, you will coordinate and oversee electrical construction activities, ensuring work packages are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project schedules, budgets, specifications and quality requirements. Working closely with the Area Manager – Electrical, project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders, you will provide technical leadership, drive effective project delivery and support the development of junior engineers.

Based in Central Queensland (DIDO) or travelling from a Queensland home port to Gladstone on a FIFO arrangement 2:1 roster, this is an opportunity to contribute to a significant renewable energy project while working with an experienced team to deliver high-quality project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee electrical construction activities and complex work packages, ensuring delivery against programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, review engineering designs and specifications, and develop practical, constructible solutions to project challenges.
• Monitor progress, productivity, costs and resources, proactively managing risks, subcontractor performance, variations and project interfaces.
• Drive quality assurance, technical documentation and compliance with project specifications, contractual obligations, relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
• Champion a strong safety culture while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with project teams, clients and subcontractors to achieve successful outcomes.

About you

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification, with membership of or eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia.
• Typically 5–8+ years’ experience in electrical construction or infrastructure projects, including managing complex electrical scopes and multiple work packages.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installation standards, construction contracts, project controls and quality assurance processes.
• Proven planning, commercial and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive, accountable and collaborative professional who leads by example, communicates effectively and supports the development of others.

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We’ve developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it’s hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we’ll work together to make it work.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

Visit www.DTInfrastructure.com.au to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.

Visit www.DTInfrastructure.com.au to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.

About DT Infrastructure

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we’re unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

About the role

Join DT Infrastructure on the Smoky Creek Solar Power Station Project in Central Queensland and play a key role in delivering electrical engineering works on a major renewable energy development.

As Senior Project Engineer – Electrical, you will coordinate and oversee electrical construction activities, ensuring work packages are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project schedules, budgets, specifications and quality requirements. Working closely with the Area Manager – Electrical, project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders, you will provide technical leadership, drive effective project delivery and support the development of junior engineers.

Based in Central Queensland (DIDO) or travelling from a Queensland home port to Gladstone on a FIFO arrangement 2:1 roster, this is an opportunity to contribute to a significant renewable energy project while working with an experienced team to deliver high‑quality project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee electrical construction activities and complex work packages, ensuring delivery against programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, review engineering designs and specifications, and develop practical, constructible solutions to project challenges.
• Monitor progress, productivity, costs and resources, proactively managing risks, subcontractor performance, variations and project interfaces.
• Drive quality assurance, technical documentation and compliance with project specifications, contractual obligations, relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
• Champion a strong safety culture while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with project teams, clients and subcontractors to achieve successful outcomes.

About you

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification, with membership of or eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia.
• Typical 5–8+ years’ experience in electrical construction or infrastructure projects, including managing complex electrical scopes and multiple work packages.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installation standards, construction contracts, project controls and quality assurance processes.
• Proven planning, commercial and problem‑solving capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive, accountable and collaborative professional who leads by example, communicates effectively and supports the development of others.

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We’ve developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre and fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different in striking the right work‑life integration. Whether it’s hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we’ll work together to make it work.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

Visit www.DTInfrastructure.com.au to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.