Construction Electrical Engineer

As a Project Engineer, you will oversee and manage the technical and engineering aspects of projects to ensure successful execution. Your responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and coordinating tasks while maintaining adherence to safety standards, quality requirements, and project timelines.

The Project Engineer will provide support and expertise to the RES Construction Management team, working across wind farm and solar construction projects in Australia. The role will include supervision of site EPC Contractors, monitoring performance and achievement of standards for projects (cost, time, safety, quality and environmental performance) and reporting to Lead Project Engineer.

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a simple yet powerful vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their careers they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally

Key Safety Responsibilities include but not limited to

• Ensure all site safety and legal requirements are met. Monitor compliance with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, and performance standards
• Provide technical expertise and support throughout the project lifecycle. Solve technical problems and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of contractors and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are met
• Assist the Construction Project Manager to address and resolve any contract-related disputes or issues that arise during the project

Skills & Experience

• Proven ability to manage project interfaces, stakeholder requirements, and associated risks
• Flexible, innovative, and proactive with a strong focus on HSEQ culture and practices
• Effective team player with experience in virtual teams, while also being a self-starter capable of working independently
• Skilled in managing engineering consultants, contracts, and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera
• Experienced in identifying and addressing design, construction, and project management risks

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Based in Melbourne with flexibility to work across all states and remote project locations
• Holds a degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent qualification)
• Possesses a valid full Australian driver's license

Please let us know if you have any special requirements or need any sort of assistance during the interview.

Recruiting Process

We will contact the candidates after the four-week period.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

This role does not provide sponsorship; we welcome applications from candidates who have full work rights.

At RES, we celebrate differences as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.