M&EITS Tunnel Engineer

ACCIONA is a global company leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65000 professionals present in more than 40 countries across the five continents all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference promote sustainable development and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change overpopulation and water scarcity Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002 ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3000 people in its renewable energy infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented M&E/ITS Tunnel Engineer to take ownership of the reliability availabilitymaintainabilityand safety (RAMS) of tunnel mechanical electrical control and intelligent transport systems.

This hands-on technical role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving in live operational environments working with complex systems and ensuring critical public infrastructure performs at its best.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver inspection testing preventative and corrective maintenance for tunnel M&E and ITS systems.

• Support commissioning factory/site acceptancetestingand configuration management for upgrades and system changes.

• Provide technical input and undertake design reviews during the Design & Construct (D&C) phase to ensure M&E and ITS designs meet operational safetymaintainabilityand lifecycle requirements.

• Maintainaccurateasset records test evidence and configuration baselines within digital asset systems.

• Act as the technical lead during incidents providing rapid diagnostics and recovery support.

• Ensure compliance with statutory safety and technical standards including S8 SCADA/PLC protocols andBWoFrequirements.

• Apply RAMS principles FMECA/HAZOPanalysisand risk-based decision-making to improve asset performance.

• Coordinate with ATOC specialist contractorsOEMsand emergency services.

• Contribute to digital engineering BIMmodelsand asset information datasets.

Required Skills and Competencies

• You are an experienced engineer with strong technical capability and a passion for complex operational systems.

• A background in electrical mechanical controls ormechatronicsengineering.

• Hands-on experience with SCADA/PLC systems safety-critical equipment power distribution and tunnel or transport environments.

• Strong diagnostic problem-solvingand incident management skills.

• High attention to detail excellent technical writingabilityand a commitment to safety.

• Confidence working in fast-paced operational environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin circumstances background or condition.

Applicants must be a New Zealand Resident/Citizen or hold appropriate work rights to work in New Zealand.