This is a hands-on Electrical Project Engineer position sitting directly between design, engineering and site construction on a major Tier 1 hyperscale data centre project in Queensland. You will take technical ownership of electrical construction delivery and ensure site teams have the approved drawings, materials, construction work packages, technical information and quality documentation required to execute complex electrical works safely and efficiently. The project incorporates significant LV electrical infrastructure, general light and power, mechanical services mains power, cable containment and associated electrical works. The role operates on a 15 days on / 6 days off DIDO roster once the project kicks off, with transport provided from Brisbane Airport. The project has an approximately 24-month delivery program.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare detailed electrical construction work packages ahead of site execution
- Ensure drawings, materials and ITPs are construction-ready before crews mobilise to work fronts
- Review electrical drawings and specifications for technical and constructability issues
- Raise RFIs and drive technical queries through to resolution
- Coordinate engineering issues with the design team and construction personnel
- Manage section material call-offs with procurement and central stores
- Track installed quantities and physical construction progress
- Maintain accurate records supporting variations and commercial entitlements
- Administer ITPs,



inspections and associated quality documentation
- Support Site Managers and supervisors with technical interpretation

About you

- Degree in Electrical Engineering, or an electrical trade background with relevant project engineering experience
- Approximately 3–6 years' electrical construction/project engineering experience
- Strong working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000
- Ability to confidently interpret electrical drawings and specifications
- Experience preparing construction work packages
- Practical experience managing RFIs and technical queries
- Experience administering ITPs and quality records
- Understanding of materials and procurement coordination
- Experience tracking installed quantities and construction progress
- Data centre, industrial, infrastructure or major building-services experience highly regarded

The Opportunity

This position will suit an engineer who wants to remain close to construction and delivery.

You will see your packages through from technical preparation and work-front readiness into installation, quality assurance and progressive handover.

This is a full-time opportunity to build significant project experience within a technically demanding electrical workplace on a major Tier 1 hyperscale data centre development.

This search is being conducted confidentially. Full project and employer details will be discussed with suitably qualified candidates.

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📌 Project Engineer - Electrical (Brisbane City)
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📍 Brisbane City