Senior Project Engineer - Water & Utilities Electrical Lead

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

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.