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Senior project engineer – electrical

Melbourne
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Posted: 6 June
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Location

Melbourne, VIC, AU

About The Project

John Holland's Infrastructure division is currently constructing some of Australia's most complex projects. We are seeking an Electrical Senior Project Engineer for a wastewater and Class A Recycled Water project north in Wollert. The project is in an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase, developing a reference design to approximately 50% maturity and submitting pricing for progression to the detailed design and construction (D&C) phase.

Your Role

Main responsibilities will shift as the project progresses from ECI to D&C.

* ECI Phase
o Work with design consultants to review design outputs, considering practicality, constructability, and cost efficiency.
o Manage on‐site investigation works required for design development.
o Procure electrical installation and equipment packages based on design outputs.
o Develop work methodologies and programme for site installation and construction works.
o Coordinate with engineers from mechanical, civil, and structural disciplines to ensure alignment in overall project delivery.
o Work with the estimating team to assemble the electrical portion of the pricing submission.
* D&C Phase
o Direct responsibility for cost and time control of the electrical portion of the project.
o Manage procurement of electrical installation, equipment, and instrumentation supply packages for construction.
o Lead the electrical project engineering team (Project Engineers, Site Engineers, and Graduates), coordinating activities, workloads, and providing technical and administrative guidance.
o Oversee on‐site engineering functions, ensuring project engineering completion is on time and within budget.
o Monitor quality and quantities of incoming equipment and material, checking drawings and specifications against site plans and conditions, and arranging corrections or modifications as necessary.
o Assign work and assist in reviews for accuracy and adherence to required standards of supplier, subcontractor quotations and purchase orders, as well as subcontractor arrangements.
o Coordinate and participate in construction planning with other disciplines.
o Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and planning authorities to ensure satisfactory completion of construction work.

About You

* Degree in Electrical Engineering.
* Strong experience in water or wastewater treatment plant design, construction or commissioning.
* 7 years of post‐graduate experience, with a minimum of 4 years on‐site, ideally with a tier‐one contractor.
* Leadership ability to provide mentorship to direct reports.
* Demonstrated commercial experience including planning and reporting on progress, cost and risk.
* Commitment to health and safety.

Benefits

* Competitive remuneration with salary continuance and salary sacrifice options.
* Generous leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange, and two extra days to prioritise wellbeing.
* Career progression opportunities through a pipeline of iconic projects.
* Learning and development opportunities, including emerging talent programmes and technical and leadership training.
* Inclusive workplace culture with a focus on diversity, equity, and belonging.
* Flexible working arrangements tailored to individual needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

John Holland is an equal opportunity employer that we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace.

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