Project Engineer - Electrical

About the role

ACCIONA, through ACEREZ (a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy), is the network operator appointed by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture will design and build the project, which builds new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power from solar and wind projects to consumers, with initial operation expected by 2028. The project is looking for a dedicated Project Engineer - Electrical to share expertise within the Energy Hubs and Substations teams.

Key responsibilities

• Build relationships with project personnel and external stakeholders and attend pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, team meetings and construction meetings as required.
• Walk sites with peers and supervision to monitor work progress, and report and rectify downtime and non-conformances in line with quality procedures.
• Monitor and track progress and financial performance against budget and targets, and review performance to fix foreseeable issues.
• Ensure commercial deliverables such as progress claims, variations and subcontractor claim assessments are submitted on time for end-of-month reporting.
• Contribute to the 3-week site lookahead and construction program, implement risk controls and formally communicate risks and controls before work begins.
• Maintain two-way communication with the construction team on critical tasks, upcoming works, maintenance schedules and required machinery.
• Analyse equipment requirements, prepare a plant schedule and help procure equipment on time and cost-effectively.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Preferably 3 to 7 years' experience as a Tier 1 contractor, and preferably experience constructing outdoor air-insulated substations and substations at 220 kV or above.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and excellent verbal and written communication.
• High safety awareness and knowledge of project policies, procedures and relevant contractual and legislative requirements.

Required skills

• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering and substations.

The role involves 14 days onsite in camp-style accommodation and 7 days offsite on a roster basis, out of the Central West Orana region. Employment may be with either parent company of the joint venture, confirmed during recruitment.