Project engineer - electrical

Job description:

DT Infrastructure has been awarded the design and construction of the Carmody's Hill Wind Farm in South Australia, including both the Wind Farm Facility and Dedicated Network Asset.

The project scope includes 42 Wind Turbine Generators with associated civil works, 33kV underground reticulation, a 33kV/275kV substation, O&M facility, and two permanent met masts. It also involves the construction of 12.8km of 275kV overhead transmission line and the Carmody's Hill Switching Station. The role is DIDO from Adelaide on a 2:1 roster.

• Plan, coordinate, and administer electrical engineering construction activities to ensure assigned work packages meet programme, budget, and quality requirements.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work, technical documentation, estimates, and construction methodologies.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, and resource utilisation, while proactively identifying risks and recommending mitigations.
• Coordinate interfaces between different disciplines, contractors, and stakeholders to solve project challenges and ensure collaborative delivery.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), RFIs, and lot management, driving the timely resolution of defects and quality issues.
• Ensure all works comply with contractual obligations, legislation, regulatory standards, and company procedures.
• Engage with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to provide clear technical advice, manage expectations, and support informed decision‐making.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and risk assessments, taking personal responsibility for planning and executing activities safely.

• You hold a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• You are eligible for membership with Engineers Australia in the electrical discipline.
• You bring typically 3 to 5 or more years of experience in electrical construction or infrastructure projects.
• You have a proven track record of managing electrical engineering scopes or work packages.
• You possess strong technical and analytical capabilities, backed by a solid understanding of electrical systems, methodologies, and installation standards.
• You have working knowledge of construction methodologies, contracts, and project controls.
• You are a proactive, accountable, and solutions‐focused individual who exercises sound professional judgement and attention to detail.
• You are highly adaptable and resilient in dynamic project environments, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player.

• You have experience supporting junior personnel and coordinating teams in project delivery.
• You bring strong commercial awareness and advanced problem‐solving abilities to help manage competing project priorities.

Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.

Purpose‐driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.

Fostering your development: We've developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.

Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry‐leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.

Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone's needs are different in striking the right work‐life integration. Whether it's hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we'll work together to make it work.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and to develop your career within a highly successful organisation.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

You must hold the right to work in Australia to be eligible for this position.