Electrical Project Engineer

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

• Category: Electrical Engineering

Description

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Job Description

Excellence in major project delivery starts with a well-designed study considering the key aspects needed for a successful build and commission.

Working across the project lifecycle, our connected team of strategic advisors and project engineers offer end-to-end expertise – from project origination through to delivery.

With the right mix of industry knowledge and technical skills all under the one roof, we help our clients progress with confidence down the road to decarbonization.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Project Engineer with an Electrical background to join our Delivery Phase Services (DPS) Region in Perth. 

Reporting to the Project / Study Manager and interfacing with the broader Delivery Phase Services team. You will work with our clients on several key projects with a focus on Renewable Energy, Asset Transition and Non-Process Infrastructure. These are significant, multidisciplinary projects. 

As a Project Engineer in the DPS team you will play a critical role in supporting the successful tendering and delivery of engineering projects by providing technical oversight, managing project scope, cost, and schedule, and coordinating cross-functional teams. 

As we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change. 

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you:

Provide comprehensive support to the Project/Study/Area Manager and Engineering Manager with project management functions across HSE, scope, cost, schedule and risk management

Assist with the planning, preparation and coordination of proposal documentation and responses

Assist with planning, preparation and coordination of project reports and deliverables 

Coordinate and compile technical reports to clients, following both client and GHD guidelines

Contribute to the development of technical decisions and solutions by addressing technical queries and responding to requests for information

Perform site inspections and prepare site surveillance reports, if required

Oversee design, documentation and construction support activities across all phases of engineering projects

Ability to assess project risks and understand associated contingencies

Coordinate and facilitate communication between discipline engineers to ensure the completion of designs on time

Be a key point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and proactive management of project scope and resources.

What you will bring to the team: 

Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g., bachelor’s degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering) or related qualification

Experience in a multidisciplinary project delivery environment

2 to 3 years’ relevant experience with knowledge in a project management or consulting environment in Australia

Well-developed communication skills - both verbal and written

High attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving and analytical skills

Embrace our shared commitment to safety in all aspects of our work.

This position is responsible for ensuring the seamless integration of technical and project management functions, facilitating collaboration between engineering disciplines, and delivering high-quality solutions that meet client needs and industry standards

Interested? Apply now.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

Company

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GHD

Our commitments anchor us to what is truly important. They give us insights into the best ways to partner with clients like you to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Commitment is how we grew from a small engineering practice in Melbourne, Australia, in 1928 into a global professional services company today with over 11,000 employees in 160 offices on five continents.

We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you to make water, energy and communities sustainable for generations to come. This is a commitment for our children, your children, and all those who come after, and is the vision and the purpose behind all our efforts.

No matter where our work takes us around the planet, whether we’re partnering on a local initiative or a global infrastructure project, we’re helping create lasting community benefit. And that’s why our work is more than just a job — it is an unshakable belief in the future we are building.

Our employees own our business. Our projects, like our people, are diverse and global. We take the long view of the climate crisis, geopolitical shifts, industry disruption and even technological advances. Our success in growing GHD over nearly a century gives us the experience to help you unlock opportunities and protect against future shocks, without compromising your competitive edge.

Working with GHD means partnering with our innovative, multidisciplinary, and globally-connected team. Our commitment is to help you go beyond expectations and deliver sustainable outcomes. We are constantly evolving to fulfil that commitment, and we're ready to work with you to transform the areas where you work, live and play.