Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager – ElectricalSydney (Bondi Junction) | Full-time | Level negotiable on experienceVaughan are one of the industry's leading Utility Infrastructure Specialists across the eastern coast with a presence in NSW and QLD in Australia.
We put our steady growth and trusted reputation with our clients down to our people!
Our staff, both site and office, are instrumental to our continued growth and achievements.We're looking for an electrically-minded Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager to lead delivery on the electrical elements of our civil and utility infrastructure projects – from switchboards and HV/LV cabling through to transformers and substation works.
This is a newly created focus area for Vaughan as we build in-house electrical capability across a growing pipeline of complex projects, including work with Defence.What you'll be doing
Take ownership of electrical packages across Vaughan's civil and utility infrastructure projects, from design coordination through to construction, testing and handover
Manage and coordinate electrical subcontractors to hit safety, quality, commercial and programme targets
Provide technical oversight of HV and LV systems, switchboards, transformers and associated electrical infrastructure
Review electrical designs and drawings, identify constructability opportunities and flag risks early
Ensure works are delivered in line with Endeavour Energy and Ausgrid specifications and standards
Coordinate interfaces between electrical, civil and other project disciplines
Monitor project performance and contribute to programme, cost, quality and client reporting
Build robust working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams
What you bring




Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (equivalent trade/technical background with strong electrical project experience also considered)
Proven experience as a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager on projects with a genuine electrical component
Solid working knowledge of HV/LV distribution, switchboards, transformers and critical electrical infrastructure
Familiarity with Endeavour Energy and/or Ausgrid specifications highly regarded
A contractor-side delivery background – you've helped build it, not just specified or overseen it from the client side
Experience coordinating subcontractors across multiple stakeholder interfaces
Strong communication, planning, commercial awareness and problem-solving skills
Confidence reviewing electrical drawings and calling constructability and risk issues early
What's on offer
The opportunity to work on major civil and utilities infrastructure projects that make a real impact
A competitive salary package with salary packaging and novated leasing options
Clear pathways for career progression and professional development
A genuine seat at the table – your input will influence key business decisions
No built-in Saturday work.
Paid overtime if Saturdays are required
Plus a range of great benefits:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee discounts and referral program
Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives
Weekly gym classes (sponsored), and more (Sydney only)
Apply today!
We encourage applications from Australian Defence Force veterans and reservists and value the transferable skills gained through military service, including leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Senior Project Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Vaughan Infrastructure
📍 Sydney