Project EngineerSenior Project Engineer

About Zinfra:

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design build operation and maintenance of Australias energy and utilities infrastructure. Deliveringover$1B portfolio annuallythe work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably while powering the nations energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2900 we expertly deliver our services across Australia.

About the role:

We are currently recruiting Senior Electrical or Civil Project Engineers to join our skilled team as we continue to expand our project portfolio across New South Wales and Queensland.

We are seeking experienced project delivery professionals who can lead technical activities across multiple areas of the project management framework. This role offers exposure to all project phases from tender through to completion.

As a Senior Project Engineer you will lead and manage the engineering components of major infrastructure projects ensuring their timely and cost-effective delivery from concept through to close-out. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teamsincluding design construction and subcontractor partnersto support seamless project execution.

You will play a critical role in overseeing quality assurance risk management and compliance with safety and environmental standards while leveraging strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills to enhance project outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the upgrade of critical transmission infrastructure as part of the green energy transition.

Our Civil and Electrical Engineers work across all project phases with projects typically involving civil structural and electrical scopes. These include transmission line and substation works with project values generally ranging between $10 million and $100 million.

• Working away is required when delivering projects - typical roster being 10 days on 4 days off and 20 days on 8 days off depending on the project. Uplift is paid while working away as well as living away from home allowance (LAFA). We are seeking both permanent and fixed term Provides leadership to subcontractors ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to specifications while monitoring performance on and off-site.
• Manages cost control ensuring the project meets budget targets while identifying and forecasting risks and opportunities.
• Drives commitment to quality at all levels ensuring the project team prioritizes defect resolution and implements corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Collaborates with designers and clients to solve problems achieving the best project outcomes while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Oversees project delivery systems and processes providing input for short medium and long-term planning while reviewing subcontractor programs and integrating critical areas into the project plan.
• Assist with program planning developing program lookaheads and identifying risk and resolve critical delays
• Work with our design teams to provide overall feedback and constructability reviews
• Support and provide technical assistance to our supervisors and superintendents
• Oversee and manage the procurement of plant equipment and resources
• Provide regular reporting including end of month cost reviews and reporting
• Work with our project controls team to provide feedback or works completed and upcoming works planning
• Ensure overall quality management including all necessary documentation
• Work collaboratively with our internal stakeholders subcontractors and local community groups to achieve a best for project and best for community outcome
• Mentorship to a team of experienced engineers;

About you:

To be selected for interview please ensure your resume highlights degree qualification in a relevant subject &your experience a similar role either in the Utilities Infrastructure or Construction industries particularly working on HV assets.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive proven experience working with HV systems in Transmission Lines and/or Substations.
• Documented experience working with HV systems in construction industrial or utility environments.
• Experience influencing and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve outcomes whilst develop strong working relationships

Why you should work for us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to peoples lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards including being a certified family-friendlyworkplace flexiblework arrangements various leave benefits career developmentpathways awellbeing program and more.

WeknowZinfra isa great placeto belongbutdontjust take our word for it;hear our team members share what working atZinfra means to them.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences as we know everyonebenefitsfrom broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving decision making and ability to encourage applications from everyone including First Nations people veteranspeople living with a disabilityand members of the LGBTIQA you need adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process youmaybe requiredto undertakepre-employment checks including pre-employment medical reference checks and a national police check

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