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Project Engineer

Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Proven experience as a Project Engineer or similar role, preferably in industrial or construction settings.
  • Experience preparing project plans incl. work breakdown structures, resource allocation, and critical path analysis.
  • Experience ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, plus reviewing/approving contracts, change orders, and invoces

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Description

Join Elecnor, a global leader in energy infrastructure, and help deliver world-class projects as a Project Engineer.This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in the energy sector while contributing to Australia’s clean energy transition.

Why You’ll Love being part of the Elecnor Team

Elecnor is a trusted industry leader known for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions. We offer stable careers and opportunities to grow, and our culture is built on respect and support, empowering our teams, strengthening communities, and shaping the future of energy together.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop project objectives, scope, and schedule.

• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost-benefit analysis for proposed projects.

• Develop engineering designs, specifications, and drawings for various project components.

• Coordinate and participate in engineering analyses, such as structural, electrical, and mechanicalassessments.

• Prepare project plans, including work breakdown structures, resource allocation, and critical pathanalysis.

• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays or issues, and implement corrective actions asneeded.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, codes, and guidelines.

• Review and approve project contracts, change orders, and invoices.

• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, including field personnel.

• Conduct regular project meetings to communicate updates, resolve issues, and ensure alignmentwith key stakeholders.

• Prepare and present project reports, including status updates, performance metrics, and financialanalysis.

• Coordinate with procurement to identify and acquire materials, equipment, and services required forproject execution.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings, specifications, contracts, andcorrespondence.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost optimisation, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. Professional engineering certification is desirable.

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar role, preferably in an industrial or construction setting.

• Strong technical knowledge in relevant engineering disciplines, such as civil, mechanical, or electrical.

• Proficient in project management software, such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.

• Valid Driving Licence.

• Valid White Card.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Solid understanding of project budgeting and financial analysis.

• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both verbally and in writing.

• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work under pressure.

• Flexibility to travel as needed for project site visits and meetings.

The Company

Elecnor is a leading Spanish business group in the infrastructure, renewable energy, services and new technology sectors. With over 65 years of continuous growth and a presence in 55 countries.

Elecnor operates in various sectors, including electricity, gas, industrial plants, railways, telecommunications, water, control systems, construction, the environment, installations maintenance and aerospace engineering.

Elecnor’s strong international vocation has led the company to embark on a continuous expansion process that has opened doors to new markets all over the world, mostly in Europe, North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Australia and the Middle East. Elecnor is listed on the Continuous Market and has a team of highly qualified professionals and a workforce of 21,000 employees.

Our Inclusive Recruitment Process

At Elecnor, we are committed to building an environment where equal employment opportunities are central to everything we do.

Our inclusive and respectful culture welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and communities to join our recruitment process, ensuring that every opportunity is open to all.

Veterans and active defence reserve members, people of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities, and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is accessible for everyone. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs.

Together, we can create a future driven by innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

Company Overview

Elecnor is a leading Spanish business group in the infrastructure, renewable energy, services and new technology sectors. With over 60 years of continuous growth and a presence in 55 countries, Elecnor operates in various sectors, including electricity, gas, industrial plants, railways, telecommunications, water, control systems, construction, the environment, installations maintenance and aerospace engineering. Elecnor’s strong international vocation has led the company to embark on a continuous expansion process that has opened doors to new markets all over the world, mostly in Europe, North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Australia and the Middle East. Elecnor is listed on the Continuous Market and has a team of highly qualified professionals and a workforce of 21,000 employees. At Elecnor we recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in recruitment and in the workplace. We aim to recruit a diverse range of people with a diverse range of talents to help us achieve our goals.