Site Engineer, Electrical - EIC07

Acciona S.A; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is delivering a major water infrastructure project in Western Australia. The Electrical Engineer will drive safe, on-time and on-budget electrical works from concept to commissioning, leading construction methods, schedules, and QA across the package.

You will apply digital engineering tools, coordinate with teams, and provide electrical design guidance to ensure successful delivery of the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant alongside our alliance partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required.
• Experience delivering major infrastructure or water projects.
• Knowledge of P6 scheduling and digital engineering tools.
• Understanding of ITP, NCR and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly safety and environmental inspections across site.
• Review and approve construction method statements and workpacks.
• Manage project schedules and critical path activities in P6.
• Oversee construction engineering activities and drive cost control.
• Apply digital engineering tools to plan and coordinate works.
• Drive quality through ITPs, NCRs and timely lot close-out.
• Provide electrical design guidance and technical support to teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

P6 scheduling

Digital engineering tools

Stakeholder engagement

Quality assurance processes

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

P6 Planner

ITP/NCR QA tools

Digital design tools

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 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

Project Info

ACCIONA is delivering the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant north of Perth, part of a $2.8 billion Water Corporation program to secure Western Australia's drinking water. Working in alliance with Jacobs and Water Corporation, the team will design, build and operate a plant producing 50 billion litres of water a year by 2028, with net-zero emissions built into the design.

About Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer – Electrical, you will drive the safe, on-time and on-budget delivery of electrical engineering works for this landmark project. You'll manage construction methods, schedules and quality across your package of works, apply digital engineering tools to plan and coordinate site activities, and provide technical guidance on electrical design as the project moves from concept through to commissioning. This role offers genuine scope to shape delivery on one of WA's most significant water infrastructure projects.

Key accountabilities

• Lead weekly safety and environmental inspections across site
• Review and approve construction method statements and workpacks
• Manage project schedules and critical path activities in P6
• Oversee construction engineering activities and drive cost control
• Apply digital engineering tools to plan and coordinate works
• Drive quality through ITPs, NCRs and timely lot close-out
• Provide electrical design guidance and technical support to teams

Required Skills and Competencies

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience delivering major infrastructure or water projects
• Working knowledge of P6 scheduling and digital engineering tools
• Sound understanding of ITP, NCR and QA processes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

What we offer

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported. 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.