Development Phase Project Engineer

12 Month Fixed Term Contract Electrical Project Engineer - IMMEDIATE START

About the role:

- We are seeking a suitably qualified Project Engineer to lead the technical aspect of a variety of exciting new energy projects. This is a unique oppurtunity to play a pivotal role on renewable gas as well as renewable energy projects and to join an industry leading provider of sustainable energy solutions.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

- Working as a Project Manager and engineering team, you will be responsible for project engineering activities associated with the development of project opportunities during the development phase of the project (e.g. tender, concept, pre - FID) 

- Lead the technical effort on the project ensure smooth and efficent communication between in-house engineering teams, consultants, contractor design teams and equipment suppliers.

- Lead the technical effort to scope the project and define battery limits

- Lead the technical effort to develop tender packages for issue to contractors

- Support Project Manager in delivery of project business case, execution plans, resource requirement, budget and schedule.

- Actively ensure own health and saftey and the health and saftey of others through understanding and implementing workplace health and saftey obligations.

Person specification: 

- Strong communication, relationship building and stakeholder management skills

- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage the design process and drive deliverables

- Have a ‘can-do’ attitude, be flexible and be able to juggle multiple competing priorities

- Hold an interest in sustainable energy and thrive in a dynamic team environment

- Hold a strong focus on safety in design and quality assurance

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Experience in providing customer service, service delivery and conflict resolution.

- Leadership and proactive engagement in health, safety and environmental requirements.

- Proficient in managing potential safety implications of engineering decisions and extensive use of risk management practices to reduce risks to ALARP.

- Ability to resolve problems with analytical thinking.

- Ability for thorough and critical review

- Computer literacy using MS Word, MS Excel and MathCAD programs;

- High level of accuracy and attention to detail;

Essentials:

- Formal engineering qualifications at engineering degree level in Electrical engineering with a     minimum of 10 years experience following graduation;

- Member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, CPEng; and

- Member of the Board of Professional Engineers Queensland, RPEQ

- Experience in power system and earth grid analysis using modelling software.

- Experience in industrial power generation, protection design and control systems

- Previous experience in project delivery

Desirable:

- Previous experience in a similar role delivering power / energy industry projects

- General knowledge of power station design and commissioning

- Experience with hybrid power system (solar, BESS) highly regarded.

- Experience with hydrogen, renewable natural gas and biogas production, transportation and distribution highly regarded