Monadelphous is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Project Engineer to lead the delivery of electrical, instrumentation, control and communications works for the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant.

The project is a nominal 400 MW fast-start power generation facility comprising twelve aeroderivative gas turbine generator packages and associated Balance of Plant infrastructure near Chinchilla, Queensland. The E&I; scope includes HV and LV distribution, power transformers, generator step-up transformers, modular electrical rooms, instrumentation, control systems, communications, security systems, testing, energisation and commissioning.

This is a senior, site-focused delivery role with responsibility for leading assigned E&I; packages from engineering review and procurement through construction, quality verification, energisation, commissioning and handover.

The successful candidate will supervise and mentor Project Engineers and Graduate Engineers while providing technical and commercial leadership across the E&I; scope.

The role will initially be based in the Brisbane project office, supporting mobilisation, detailed planning, engineering coordination and procurement, before transitioning to site near Chinchilla on a 2:1 roster.

Working with Monadelphous offers many benefits, some of which include:

Attractive remuneration package, including applicable site uplift and project completion benefits.

2:1 FIFO/DIDO roster during site execution.

Opportunity to deliver major HV, LV, instrumentation and control infrastructure on a significant Queensland power project.

Work across gas turbine generators, transformers, modular electrical rooms, switchgear, plant control systems and multidisciplinary interfaces.

Exposure to the complete project lifecycle from procurement and construction planning through energisation, commissioning and handover.

A project environment where safety, quality, technical compliance and delivery accountability are central to success.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Lead E&I; Engineer, Project Manager and Construction Manager, you will:

Lead the safe, timely and cost-effective delivery of assigned electrical, instrumentation, control and communications work packages.

Establish explicit package accountabilities, priorities, deliverables and performance expectations for the E&I; engineering team.

Supervise, coach and provide technical guidance to Project Engineers, Graduate Engineers and Undergraduate Engineers.

Develop a detailed understanding of the project scope, contract, specifications, division of responsibilities, interface requirements and completion criteria.

Act as the primary engineering interface between construction, design, procurement, quality, commissioning, vendors and subcontractors.

Review electrical and instrumentation drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, cable schedules, termination drawings, loop diagrams, network architectures and vendor documentation for compliance and constructability.

Lead development and approval of construction work packs, methodologies, installation procedures, Inspection and Test Plans, Inspection and Test Records,



test procedures and commissioning documentation.

Provide practical technical support to E&I; supervisors, electricians, technicians, subcontractors and commissioning personnel.

Lead the resolution of RFIs, technical queries, design clarifications, field changes, non-conformance reports and constructability issues.

Ensure field changes are assessed for safety, quality, cost, schedule and performance impacts, approved through the required change-management process and incorporated into redlines and as-built records.

Conduct internal audits and site inspections to confirm compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, quality requirements and applicable standards.

Coordinate E&I; interfaces with civil, structural, mechanical, piping, gas turbine, substation, gas delivery, network service provider and commissioning teams.

Lead short-term planning, schedule reviews, progress measurement, productivity reporting and labour, materials and equipment forecasting.

Monitor package budgets, commitments, earned progress, subcontractor claims, variations and cost forecasts.

Support preparation and substantiation of contractual claims and ensure potential changes and variations are promptly identified and documented.

Provide accurate progress, cost, risk and forecast reporting to the Project Manager and Construction Manager.

What you will bring

Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.

Significant site-based experience leading E&I; construction packages in power generation, energy, mining, oil and gas, resources or heavy industry.

Demonstrated Senior Project Engineer experience supervising Project Engineers, Graduate Engineers and multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Proven experience taking E&I; packages from engineering and procurement through construction, testing, energisation, commissioning and handover.

Strong technical knowledge of HV and LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, protection systems, modular electrical rooms, DC systems, UPS systems, earthing and power cabling.

Ability to interpret and verify single-line diagrams, schematics, cable schedules, termination drawings, loop diagrams, network architectures and vendor documentation.

Strong working knowledge of QA/QC requirements, including ITPs, ITRs, test records, NCRs, traceability, completion dossiers and turnover packs.

Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, supervisors, technicians and specialist testing providers.

Strong commercial capability, including budget management, forecasting, progress measurement, variation identification, subcontract administration and contractual correspondence.

Demonstrated ability to develop construction schedules, work packs, look-ahead plans and progress reports.





Proven ability to resolve complex technical and interface issues while considering safety, quality, schedule, cost and operability.

Strong stakeholder-management and written communication skills.

Proof of right to work in Australia.

Highly regarded

Experience delivering E&I; works on gas-fired power stations, peaking plants or major Balance of Plant projects.

Experience with aeroderivative gas turbine generator packages and associated protection, control and synchronising systems.

Experience installing and commissioning power transformers, generator step-up transformers, 33 kV switchgear and modular electrical rooms.

Experience managing HV audits, electrical energisation and grid-connection interfaces in Queensland.

Experience with RPEQ-certified engineering deliverables and professional engineering compliance.

Hazardous-area installation, inspection or verification-dossier experience.

Functional safety experience involving SIS, SIL validation or commissioning under an approved Functional Safety Management Plan.

Experience with protection relay testing, transformer testing, HV cables and earth-grid testing.

Experience with fibre-optic networks, OTDR testing and industrial communications.

Knowledge of Security of Critical Infrastructure obligations and industrial control-system network segregation.

Experience leading FATs, SATs and vendor technical evaluations.

Previous experience under EPC or EPCM delivery models.

- Current RPEQ registration in electrical engineering, or eligibility and willingness to obtain registration.

Life at Monadelphous

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We celebrate our diversity and shared values and are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. We’re committed to hiring locally, encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply and strongly encourage women and First Nations people to submit an application.

About us

Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we’ve been working in Australia and around the world for more than 50 years. We work on the biggest projects and ensure our teams have a variety of opportunities available to follow their career path of choice.

Our Engineering Construction division is an increasingly diverse business, focusing on managing and delivering large-scale project management and construction services. Our expertise includes civil construction, structural steel fabrication, modularisation and delivery, as well as structural, mechanical, piping and tank construction. We also specialise in heavy lift and haulage services, electrical and instrumentation work and renewable energy infrastructure.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and we live by our promise: The Safe Way is the Only Way. Apply now to get started. A career at Monadelphous is a career with a difference. Make it yours.

📌 Senior E&I Project Engineer (Chinchilla)
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