Senior Project Engineer- Ohw

About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking an OHW Senior Project Engineer to join our ever-growing Rail Operations team based in Perth.

Rail Operations is an internal business unit within Laing O’Rourke, specialising in the sole delivery of all aspects of Rail, working with a team of technical experts to deliver a high portfolio of work across Western Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the project activities and engage the subcontractors to ensure a safe, timely and quality product
• Develop and deliver management plans and controls to aid the delivery of the project.
• Manage the technical risk and opportunities that present on the project and lead the development of any innovative and new initiatives or processes that may be trialled on the project.
• Monitors budget and risk register for project and advises variations and responsible for managing budget for their assigned work scope.
• Establish and maintain the tools to provide the client with accurate information as required by the contract.
• Plan, program and regularly monitor the design activities to a timely and cost-effective conclusion ensuring the design is managed according to the client’s brief, is buildable, safe and prevents re-work or ongoing defects.

About You

• Degree in an Engineering Discipline (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical) or Construction Management with Chartered Professional Engineer status or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the Engineering/Construction field (preferably in the rail sector)
• Experience working with the 1500V DC overhead wiring traction system and associated Feeders (11kV, 33kV, and 66kV)
• Preferably experience working on 25,000V AC overhead wiring systems (if applicable)
• Preferably experience in testing and commissioning of 1500V DC traction power systems (if applicable)

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.