Project Engineer – Electrical

About the role

ACCIONA is seeking a Project Engineer – Electrical to join the Central‑West Orana Renewable Energy Zone transmission project. The role involves supporting the design, construction and commissioning of high‑capacity transmission lines and energy hubs, operating on a roster‑based, camp‑style onsite schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Develop relationships with project personnel and external stakeholders to maintain a collaborative environment.
• Attend pre‑start meetings, toolbox talks and construction‑related meetings, and conduct site walks to monitor progress.
• Report and rectify downtime and non‑conformances according to quality procedures.
• Track progress and financial performance against budget, manage commercial deliverables such as progress claims and variations.
• Contribute to site look‑ahead and construction programme, implementing risk controls to improve safety and performance.
• Maintain two‑way communication with the construction team and analyse equipment requirements to prepare plant schedules.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 3–7 years experience in a Tier 1 contractor environment, preferably with outdoor air‑insulated substations at 220 kV or above.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent safety awareness and highly developed Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Required skills

• Electrical engineering design and construction.
• High‑voltage transmission (500 kV overhead, 330 kV generator connections).
• Outdoor air‑insulated substations.
• Microsoft Office Suite.