Electrical Senior Project Engineer

Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

The Opportunity

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join our Water team in Mango Hill, Queensland.

Reporting to the Project Manager, this role will see you take ownership of the engineering and delivery of mechanical and electrical components across a diverse range of projects. You will work closely with Design Leads, Project Managers, Commissioning Leads and site teams to support projects from design and documentation through to construction, commissioning and handover. This is a great opportunity for a driven Senior Project Engineer who enjoys leading project delivery, managing subcontractors, building strong client relationships and supporting teams to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes across the water, power and renewable sectors. 

What we are looking for 

You will bring strong project engineering experience, ideally within industrial, commercial, water, power or infrastructure environments, along with the ability to manage technical, commercial and stakeholder requirements across complex projects. 

You will also bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. 
• RPEQ qualification, or the ability to obtain this within the next 6 months. 
• A current Class C Driver’s Licence. 
• Minimum 7 years’ demonstrated project engineering experience within an industrial or commercial environment. 
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and consultants. 
• Strong capability in reviewing and developing construction drawings, documentation and project records. 
• Experience in financial management, forecasting, budgeting and project reporting. 
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, project controls, safety and environmental requirements. 
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills. 
• The ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, clients, contractors and external stakeholders. 
• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to supervise and support Project Engineers, Site Engineers and Supervisors. 

What we offer

• Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team 
• Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits 
• Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
• Work for a major ASX-listed company 

About Energy & Utilities…Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.

About Us

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. 

About the Organization

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.
We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join our Water team in Mango Hill, Queensland.