Senior Project Engineer, Utilities

Acciona; Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Company Share Options

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a driven engineer to own utility design and delivery on Melbourne's MARS1 rail project, reporting to the Senior Project Manager. You will lead power and lighting at Tottenham Yard, coordinate with AusNet, Jemena, APA Group and telcos, and guide junior engineers while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

This role provides corridor-wide ownership of utilities within a high-profile rail program, offering exposure to government agencies and challenging engineering delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering) or relevant tertiary education.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a construction/engineering environment with design, costing, estimating and planning.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues and clients.
• Intermediate MS Office knowledge.
• Construction Induction Training.
• Have or ability to obtain Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card.
• Current Driver Licence and own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility design coordination and delivery for MARS1.
• Deliver temporary and permanent power and lighting at Tottenham Yard.
• Manage approvals and interfaces with AusNet, Jemena, APA Group and telcos.
• Oversee Pipeline Impact Assessments, Safety Management Studies and risk controls.
• Manage utility investigations, relocations and Ground Penetrating Permit approvals.
• Deliver Ashley Street underpass lighting with DTP and utility authorities.
• Monitor safety, program, cost and risk, and report to project leadership.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

RIW Card

Driver Licence

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering) or relevant tertiary education

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description Benefits Tier 1 Construction Company High Profile Rail Infrastructure Project Melbourne Metropolitan Project Paid Parental Leave Company Share Options

Project Information

The Southern Program Alliance (SPA) is part of Victoria’s Level Crossing Removal Project, which aims to remove 110 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne by 2030. ACCIONA delivers it with WSP, Metro Trains Melbourne and the Level Crossing Removal Project. You will work on Melbourne Rail Stage 1 (MARS1), including utility works at Tottenham Yard and the Ashley Street underpass.

About the Opportunity

You will report to the Senior Project Manager and own utility design and delivery on MARS1. Lead power and lighting works at Tottenham Yard, and manage approvals and relocations with AusNet, Jemena, APA Group and telecommunications providers. Chair interface groups with adjacent alliances and rail projects and manage works near high‑pressure fuel and gas pipelines. You will guide less experienced engineers, report to project leadership and shape how utilities support the rail program. This is a corridor‑wide scope with real ownership and direct exposure to utility owners and government agencies.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead utility design coordination and delivery for MARS1
• Deliver temporary and permanent power and lighting at Tottenham Yard
• Manage approvals and interfaces with AusNet, Jemena, APA Group and telcos
• Oversee Pipeline Impact Assessments, Safety Management Studies and risk controls
• Manage utility investigations, relocations and Ground Penetrating Permit approvals
• Deliver Ashley Street underpass lighting with DTP and utility authorities
• Monitor safety, program, cost and risk, and report to project leadership

Required Skills and Competencies

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering) or a Relevant Tertiary Education. Minimum 6 years’ experience in a construction/engineering environment with significant exposure to design, costing, estimating and planning Communicate effectively: Communicate with colleagues and clients in a warm and persuasive way both formally and informally. Alter style and manner to suit audience. Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Package. Construction Induction Training Have or ability to obtain Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card Current Driver Licence and your own reliable vehicle

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.