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* Operations
* QLD - Other
* Permanent / Full Time
15/5/2025
* Join the team delivering a cleaner energy future for Australia.
* Unique and ground-breaking Hydro-Electric Project in Kidston, QLD.
* Long term opportunities within the broader McConnell Dowell business
Be part of a transformative infrastructure project — the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project, set to become Australia’s third-largest electricity storage facility and the first pumped hydro scheme developed in over 40 years.
This groundbreaking project is a cornerstone of Australia’s transition to renewable energy, combining engineering complexity with environmental impact. As an Electrical Senior Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering this nationally significant initiative.
What’s on offer:
* Opportunity to work on a nation-leading renewable energy project
* A collaborative and safety-focused culture
* FIFO 14/7 roster with site uplift
* Career development within a forward-thinking engineering team
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and coordinate electrical engineering activities for major project works
* Oversee subcontractor performance, QA/QC processes, and schedule adherence
* Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards
* Drive innovation and efficiency across project phases
Who we’re looking for:
* Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer with relevant project delivery experience
* Proven background in infrastructure, power generation, or renewable energy
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
* Commitment to safety and sustainability
About Us
McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction
Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.
From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.
Why join us?
The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.
McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.
So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!
We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.
This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.
McConnell Dowell Acknowledges the Traditional Aboriginal Custodians of the land and waterways on Country throughout Australia and pays respect to Elders past and present and to the ongoing living culture of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people.
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