Site Engineer - Electrical

Aurizon; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs for female and L6I

Discounts on health insurance and gyms

Parental Leave Program and Super Boost

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking an Electrical Engineer with HV focus to contribute to delivery of civil and electrical rail infrastructure projects. The role involves planning construction activities, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with design documentation and safety standards.

You will support project delivery from construction through commissioning, with opportunities for career progression and a collaborative, diverse team environment. Occasional travel across Central Queensland is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering and pursuing RPEQ.
• 3–5 years’ high voltage engineering experience.
• Current Class C driver’s licence (mandatory).
• Experience in project delivery during construction and through to commissioning.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to negotiate/influence stakeholders.
• High level of skill in developing technical, design, construction and maintenance engineering solutions.
• Willingness to travel for role as required.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment medical testing.

Responsibilities

• Organise and plan construction works and associated technical aspects of projects including developing and managing cost estimates, resource requirements, material requirements, integration with other work groups, staging requirements, and construction programmes.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure they comply with design documentation, standards, specifications, and the safe operation of Aurizon’s rail network.
• Organise and prepare the associated quality and certification documentation.
• Manage technical issues and support day-to-day construction activities.
• Occasional travel required across the Central Queensland Coal Network.

Skills

High voltage engineering

Construction management

Project delivery

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

Job description

Remuneration/Benefit: Attractive remuneration with opportunities for career progression.

Aurizon seeks to recruit a candidate experienced in the delivery of projects focused on construction management and technical aspects of delivery. This opportunity exists for an Engineer looking to take the next step in their career and join our team. This role will be responsible for supporting a variety of simple and complex Civil and Electrical Rail Infrastructure Projects.

About the role:

• Organise and plan construction works and associated technical aspects of projects including developing and managing; cost estimates, internal and external resource requirements, material requirements, integration with other work groups, staging requirements, and construction programmes.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure they comply with design documentation, standards, specifications, and the safe operation of Aurizon’s rail network.
• Organise and prepare the associated quality and certification documentation.
• Manage technical issues and support day-to-day construction activities.
• Flexible roster to suit project/business needs.
• Occasional travel required across the Central Queensland Coal Network.

About you:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Electrical) working towards attainment of RPEQ
• 3-5 years’ high voltage engineering experience
• Current Class C drivers’ licence (mandatory)
• Experience in project delivery during construction and through to commissioning
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to negotiate/influence a range of stakeholders
• High level of skill in the development of technical, design, construction, and maintenance engineering solutions
• Willingness to travel for role as required.
• Willingness to complete preemployment medical testing.

What we can offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees to reach their full potential. With a National portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with long term and exciting career opportunities. Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities
• Access to female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mentoring programs
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands
• Parental Leave Program and Super Booster

At Aurizon we believe in connection

It is our ability to connect that strengthens communities, industries and builds economies. It helps to embrace diversity in our workplace and that is the experience we want for everyone. We are building a culture where everyone is seen, heard and valued, because of their diversity. We value inclusion throughout the whole company and encourage you to apply.

About Aurizon

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we transport more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities, connecting miners, primary producers, and industry with international and domestic markets.

We strive for a diverse, collaborative, creative and a high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic work environment.

To learn about us and our company values visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers

Advertised: 27 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Nov 2026 E. Australia Standard Time