Switchboard Project Engineer (SA)

LAI Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Paid training courses

Site uniform

Employee Assistance Program

Private health

Banking benefits

Tradesmen allowance

Job summary

LAI Group in Adelaide seeks a Project Engineer to bridge project management and technical delivery across small to medium industrial projects. You will coordinate stakeholders, manage schedules, and support design and procurement to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem solving, and adherence to project standards, with benefits including training and stable employment in a family-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Building Construction or Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience in project engineering on small to medium industrial projects preferred.
• Strong communication and troubleshooting skills essential.
• Knowledge of project management principles and stakeholder coordination required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage subcontractors and suppliers throughout project life-cycle.
• Support PMs with scheduling and deliverable timelines.
• Clarify scope, handle RFIs, and maintain client communication.
• Review project specifications, tenders, and compliance requirements.
• Engage with third-party engineers to verify structural, HVAC and LUX aspects.
• Provide technical support to designers and drafters; review designs for compliance.
• Prepare IOM and review MDR; manage documentation and QA.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Schedule management

MS Project

Excel

Schematic interpretation

Education

Diploma or certificate in Building Construction or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

The Position

The Project Engineer role is a project management savvy technical expert position. The Project Engineer will be responsible to deftly manage routine project responsibilities delegated to them by the Project Managers, as well as mange/resolve engineering issues through the project's life cycle. At their core, the appropriate candidate will be an expert at coordination and bringing together stakeholders of every level for effective and profitable project deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Engagement and management of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support PMs to develop project schedules by providing required times for completing the deliverables.
• Scope clarifications, handling RFIs, and maintaining ongoing communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Project specification and tender review.
• Engagement with third-party engineering companies, to verify different aspects including structural, HVAC and LUX requirements.
• Technical support to designers and drafters.
• Design reviews of projects in line with specifications, scope, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Compliance certification management.
• Estimation and material procurement (Including take-offs, selections, and RFQs).
• Inspection and commissioning management.
• Project documentation, including IOM preparation and MDR review.
• Ongoing coordination with the project and construction team.

The successful applicant will preferably have:

The successful candidate ideally has extensive experience working in a ProjectEngineering on small to medium sized industrial projects. This role will offer an immediate start and an attractive rate of pay for the appropriate candidate.

• The successful candidate ideally has experience working on small to medium sized projects, along with.
• Excellent communication skills, customer service skills, coupled with effective trouble shooting skills.
• Experience and knowledge on project management principles.
• Ability to manage the competing demands of multi, simultaneous projects.
• Establishing, managing, and reporting on project schedule, delivery, and stake holder management.
• Advanced computer skills predominantly Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to interpret single line diagrams and schematics.

Desired Competencies

Diploma or certificate in Building Construction or Electrical Engineering.

Schedule

• Full-time
• A 38-hour week (Monday – Friday + reasonable overtime).
• Salary (Negotiable - Experience, knowledge, and ability will be taken into consideration).
• Immediate start

What we can offer:

LAI Group encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where your hard work and input does not go unnoticed. We work with our employees to help them reach their full potential, offering opportunities for training on specific courses that support their professional development.

As a family-owned business, LAI Group treats every employee as a family member. From the moment you begin with LAI Group, you are a member of the family.

• Overtime is available.
• Paid training courses to contribute to your professional development (Forklift, EWP, Dogging, First Aid, Leadership/mental health awareness training, and LVR/CPR).
• Site uniform, including PPCE.
• An easy-to-access Employee Assistance Program that has the support resources available to assist with your physical, mental, and financial health.
• Banking benefits through our trusted workplace banking provider.
• Corporate Private Health is available.
• Tradesmen allowance.
• Available company resources.
• Looking for stability and an organised workplace? LAI has projects in the pipeline, which strengthen the economy and enhance our workers’ skills. Work scheduled hours at our facilities, with the option to do site work, whilst being well compensated.
• Work for a company that respects you and your family’s needs. Through open and honest communication, we support one another and work together to create a safer and more respectful workplace.

We look forward to finding the appropriate candidates to join our team here in Adelaide.

LAI Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous backgrounds, women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities, and mature aged people.

Company Business Licence Number: PGE147810