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About the Role
ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer – Electrical to share their expertise within our growing Energy Hubs and Substations Teams. This role will contribute to the design, build, finance, operation, and maintenance of the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network.
Responsibilities
- Develop relationships with project personnel and external stakeholders to achieve and maintain a collaborative working environment.
- Attend and contribute to pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, team meetings, and construction-related meetings.
- Conduct site walks with peers and supervision to monitor progression of works.
- Ensure all downtime and non-conformances are reported and rectified in a timely manner as per the Project’s quality procedures.
- Regularly monitor and accurately track the progress and financial performance of works against budget and targets.
- Ensure all commercial deliverables are met in a timely manner for financial reporting, including Progress Claims, variations, and assessment of subcontractor claims.
- Contribute to the overall site 3-week lookahead and construction program for risk and opportunity.
- Implement risk controls and actions to improve safety, financial, and engineering performance.
- Formally communicate risks and their controls with relevant personnel prior to works.
- Ensure effective 2-way interface with the construction team for communication of critical tasks, upcoming works, maintenance schedules, and required machinery.
- Analyze all equipment requirements and prepare a plant schedule in line with the program.
- Provide assistance to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of all equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Preferably 3 to 7 years’ experience in a Tier 1 Contractor environment.
- Preferably experience constructing outdoor air insulated substations and substations at 220kV or above.
- Problem solving / analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attitude and awareness towards safety in the workplace.
- Highly developed Microsoft Office Suite skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of all applicable Project policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of contractual requirements and legislation relevant to the scope.
Skills
- Electrical engineering
- Project management
- Stakeholder management
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Record management
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Risk management
- Financial tracking
- Commercial awareness
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- Central West Orana Region
Work Type
- DIDO (Drive-In Drive-Out)
- 14 days onsite
- 7 days offsite
- Roster-based arrangement
Experience Level
- 3 to 7 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
About the Company
- ACCIONA is a global company leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure.
- ACCIONA has more than 65,000 professionals in over 40 countries.
- ACCIONA's mission is to design a better planet and find solutions to global challenges.
- ACEREZ is a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA, and Endeavour Energy.
- The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV) is the design and construct consortium for the Central-West Orana REZ Transmission Project.
- The Central-West Orana REZ Transmission Project will build new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs, and supporting infrastructure.
- ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia.
- ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in Australia & New Zealand across renewable energy, infrastructure, and water projects.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity.
- Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.