Site Engineer - Electrical (Substations)

Acciona S.A; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a dedicated Site Engineer – Electrical to join the ACJV team on the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project. You will support design-build activities for substations, coordinate with crews and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and schedule compliance.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2–5 years' post-graduate experience in construction or engineering, with knowledge of HS&E and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 2–5 years' post-graduate experience in construction or engineering
• Working knowledge of HS&E and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Maintaining quality and environmental standards to keep the project on track.
• Recording non-conformances and driving corrective actions quickly.
• Preparing Inspection Test Reports and checklists that meet contract requirements.
• Planning materials, resources and construction methods, solving problems to protect cost, quality and schedule.

Skills

Substation experience

Coordination

HS&E awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

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

ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV), the design and construct (D&C) consortium, will design and build the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project. The new transmission network infrastructure will deliver at least 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity from 2028 to connect 7.7 gigawatts of wind and solar projects, which is enough to power more than 2 million homes each year. The project consists of 90km of 500kV overhead transmission lines and 150 km of 330kV transmission lines for generator connections, stretching from Elong Elong in the west through to Barigan Creek in the east, via an energy hub at Merotherie. Our Central-West Orana project is currently seeking a dedicated Site Engineer – Electrical to share their expertise within our growing Substation teams.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Project Engineer – Electrical, your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Maintaining quality and environmental standards to keep the project delivering as planned.
• Recording non-conformances and driving corrective actions quickly.
• Preparing Inspection Test Reports and checklists that meet contract requirements.
• Planning materials, resources and construction methods, solving problems to protect cost, quality and schedule.
• Monitoring progress and coordinating activities to keep the schedule on track.
• Ensuring contract requirements are met at crew level.
• Coordinating resources, tracking subcontractor performance and leading daily cost planning, building strong teamwork along the way.

Required Skills and Competencies

We're looking for an engineer who's organised, communicates clearly, and knows how to keep a work crew on track.

• Previous experience working on substation projects is a strong plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent tertiary qualification
• 2–5 years' post-graduate experience in construction or engineering
• Working knowledge of HS&E and regulatory requirements
• Site Engineer positions are bus in, bus out, camp style accommodation provided for 14 days onsite and 7 days off site, on a roster-based arrangement out of the Central West Orana Region.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.

Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

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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.