Indigeco is recruiting a Project Engineer, Electrical for our client, a leading Australian energy infrastructure business. This is a permanent opportunity based initially in Brisbane, before transitioning to a regional Queensland project site near Cogan during the construction phase.
This owner-side role will support the delivery of electrical, instrumentation and control systems for a major gas-fired peaking power plant project, with a strong focus on construction oversight, technical compliance, contractor management and commissioning.
THE COMPANY
Our client is a major energy infrastructure organisation delivering critical projects across Australia. This is an opportunity to join a permanent project delivery team, work across the full project lifecycle and contribute to future energy infrastructure projects beyond the current construction phase.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee electrical construction activities to ensure works are delivered in line with approved designs, specifications, standards and client requirements
Manage electrical contractors, OEMs and consultants across schedule, cost, quality, safety and technical performance
Review electrical designs, contractor documentation, work packs, inspection and test plans, procedures and technical submissions
Support testing and commissioning activities, including FAT, SAT, energisation, grid compliance and defect resolution
Coordinate technical interfaces across electrical, instrumentation, SCADA, communications, civil, mechanical and commissioning teams




Monitor construction progress, identify risks and issues, and support practical solutions to keep delivery on track
Ensure contractors deliver works safely, to the required quality standard and in accordance with project procedures
YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification
Minimum 10 years' experience in electrical engineering, construction or major project delivery
Demonstrated experience on large, complex and long-duration infrastructure, energy or industrial projects
Strong contractor management and electrical construction oversight experience
Practical knowledge across high-voltage substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, SCADA, communications or control systems will be highly regarded
Experience supporting electrical testing, commissioning, energisation or grid compliance activities will be highly regarded
Willingness to work 2 weeks on site and 1 week off roster for approximately two years during the construction phase
YOUR PERKS
Approximately $160K to $180K Total Fixed Remuneration, depending on capability and experience
8% Short-Term Incentive opportunity
30% site uplift during the applicable site-based project phase
Permanent role with exposure to a major gas-fired power generation construction project
Prospect to work as part of the asset owner's project delivery team, with access to a broader pipeline of future major energy infrastructure projects
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📌 Project Engineer - Electrical (Brisbane)
🏢 Indigeco
📍 Brisbane