Lead engineering delivery across substations, grid connections and renewable energy projects
Site-based senior role with technical, commercial and delivery responsibility
x2 overtime rates | 13% super | Auto Income Protection | 17.5% leave loading
Earnings
Circa $200K including overtime + 13% super + LAFHA allowance
Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide – and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.
The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.
At Enerven, we're connecting you with tomorrow.
About the role
Our South Australian Delivery team is responsible for delivering critical electrical infrastructure projects that support the reliability, resilience and growth of SA's energy network.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join our site-based Delivery team. Reporting to the Engineering Delivery Manager, you will take ownership of allocated project work packages from planning through to practical completion and handover, providing the technical leadership and engineering capability required to deliver safely, on schedule, within budget and to a high standard.
Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Site Engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, clients and other key stakeholders, you will play a key role in coordinating delivery, resolving complex engineering issues and driving successful project outcomes.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading short and medium-term project planning, including look-ahead planning, work sequencing and resource coordination
Coordinating engineering, procurement, construction and subcontractor activities across allocated work packages
Providing technical leadership across design coordination, technical interfaces, RFIs, engineering methodologies and constructability reviews
Contributing to construction methodologies and work packs, identifying and resolving engineering and delivery risks
Managing costs, productivity, quantities, variations and other commercial matters across allocated work packages
Managing project risks, constraints and opportunities and implementing effective mitigation strategies
Overseeing quality assurance requirements, including inspections, testing, commissioning and project documentation




Ensuring compliance with WHS, environmental, contractual and client requirements
Coordinating testing, commissioning, practical completion and handover activities
Building effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers and representing Enerven in technical and delivery discussions
Mentoring and providing technical guidance to Project Engineers, Site Engineers and Graduate Engineers
This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of electrical infrastructure projects right across SA, including substations, cable systems, HV/MV/LV installations and renewable energy projects.
Rosters will vary depending on project requirements, with a typical roster of 10 days on / 4 days off, 11-hour days, plus overtime and travel allowances. As a Senior Electrical Project Engineer, you will be required to be on-site to effectively lead delivery, so you must be comfortable with working away from home.
About you
You're an experienced and proactive electrical engineering professional who thrives in complex, site-based project environments. You bring strong technical capability, commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills, together with the leadership and judgement required to work autonomously and drive successful delivery outcomes.
You will also bring:
Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering
Extensive experience in electrical engineering and project delivery, with demonstrated experience delivering complex electrical infrastructure, utility, industrial or construction projects
Demonstrated experience taking ownership of significant work packages and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle
Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies, construction practices, engineering processes and constructability
Experience coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractor and supplier activities across multiple work fronts
Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing costs, quantities, variations, productivity and project risks
Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex technical and delivery issues and make sound decisions in a site-based environment




Experience mentoring and supporting Project Engineers, Site Engineers and Graduate Engineers
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams
A commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement and delivery excellence
Eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia and/or working towards Chartered status
About us
The work behind the network
When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.
A skilled and diverse workforce
Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change - building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.
Outstanding culture of safety and well-being
Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.
Adaptable work options and employee benefit programs
Enjoy flexible working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment. Our variety of employee benefits include:
All overtime (over 75hrs per fortnight) paid at double time
Generous living-away-from-home allowance
13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions)
17.5% leave loading on annual leave
Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000
18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
Ability to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 days
Leadership and career development opportunities
Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme.
Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships
An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation
We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.
Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.
Enerven is part of the SA Power Networks Group, with employment formally engaged via Utilities Management Pty Ltd (UMPL)
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