Project Engineer

Power Generation & Distribution (Mining, Resources & Energy)

Full time

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Elecnor has been contracted to build EnergyConnect, a new 700km transmission line extending from Wagga Wagga NSW to the South Australian border.

This backbone infrastructure will connect customers with more renewable energy enabling a further 4950MW of generation capacity, save NSW customers $180 million a year and create 1,500 new construction jobs in regional NSW.

The Role:

Elecnor has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join the team.

As a Project Engineer you will assume a critical role in overseeing the comprehensive execution of high-voltage transmission line initiatives.

With a focus on delivering a safe, efficient, and successful transmission line project, the Project Engineer's technical leadership ensures the timely and compliant completion of complex OHTL activities.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Evaluate and improve constructability and develop effective construction solutions and plans
• Oversee the safe and effective delivery of OHTL construction
• Collaborate with the Procurement team to develop scopes of work and evaluate and select appropriate sub-contractors and suppliers
• Analyse risks within construction to ensure works are delivered safely and meet all environmental and quality requirements.
• Prepare forecast and updates
• Actively leads and exemplifies a target zero safety culture
• Implements systems and processes to manage the quality element of construction works
• Apply skills and knowledge to assist in planning and value engineering
• Lead in the management of subcontractors and advises on commercial aspects and performance

Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience as an engineer
• Degree in Engineering
• Driver’s License

We’re building a diverse workforce.

Elecnor is committed to being an employer of choice. We know that our people are our best assets and believe diversity and inclusion helps us foster the creativity we look for to drive sustainable outcomes.

We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to one of the nation’s largest energy infrastructure projects in an exciting and challenging role. Apply today!

Please note: Elecnor reserves the right to commence the shortlisting process for this role immediately and the right to remove the advertisement before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and agency submissions will not be considered for this position.

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