Project Engineer

About Zinfra:

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider committed to delivering exceptional solutions in the energy utilities and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach technical expertise and dedication to safety quality and sustainability. Our over 2000 team members across the East Coast consistently strive to exceed our clients expectations and make a difference in the communities we serve.

The Zinfra Projects and Infrastructure business is the trusted partner to deliver construction projects in Transmission Lines Substations (Green and Brown field) Renewable energy storage and Green Gas infrastructure.

About the role:

This key Project Engineer role based in Canberra supports the tendering and delivery of projects for our major client Evoenergy. This position contributes to technical management across all aspects of the project management framework ensuring processes are understood and tasks are completed accurately. Responsibilities include assistance in managing the delivery of large underground utility projects complex projects or overseeing entire small low-risk projects. The role involves developing scopes estimating coordinating tasks and ensuring alignment with overall project objectives. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical capability organisational skills and a collaborative approach to delivering high-quality outcomes within established timelines and standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring adherence to site safety and environmental plans and implementing Zinfras safety culture across all activities.
• Collating data for Health Safety and Environment (HSE) reporting and participating in risk workshops to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Managing portions of large projects or entire small low-risk projects while supporting scope development and resolving discrepancies.
• Reviewing design drawings and specifications to define scope and providing technical support in areas of expertise.
• Compiling subcontract packages managing subcontractor activities and contributing to procurement strategies and vendor negotiations.
• Monitoring progress against the baseline schedule supporting recovery planning and maintaining accurate project records.
• Implementing risk control measures identifying opportunities and escalating realised risks to management.
• Preparing estimates to complete activities contributing to cost tracking and developing progress reports for stakeholders.
• Engaging with stakeholders maintaining positive relationships and contributing to communication plans and project integration processes

About you:

To be selected for interview your resume should demonstrate that you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong technical knowledge exceptional problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset. They will be committed to safety quality and continuous improvement while effectively managing time cost and stakeholder relationships to deliver successful project outcomes

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex project challenges.
• Proven planning experience to support project scheduling and resource allocation.
• Strong capability in the MS Office suite for reporting and documentation.
• Technical qualification or equivalent industry-related experience in engineering or trade.
• Understanding of project management processes and ability to apply them effectively.
• Ability to build customer loyalty through effective communication and relationship management.
• Experience collaborating with others to achieve project objectives and drive continuous improvement.

Recruitment Process:

During our recruitment process you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical reference checks and a national police check.

Zinfra is a champion of equal opportunity employment and has committed to targets for gender equity and first nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting an inclusive culture both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone including First Nations people veterans people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA community.

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. This high profile role offers the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australias Net Zero targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of Zinfras journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.

Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.

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