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 Chance

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 environment 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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📌 Electrical Project Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 seek.com.au
📍 Brisbane