At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and Recent Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About the Team Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Job Description The Opportunity

As part of a newly awarded project within our Energy and Utilities Water business, we are seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our team. The Project Engineer will work closely with Design Managers, Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers, and other project team members to support the successful delivery of their assigned discipline or project component. This role plays a key part in supporting the engineering and delivery effort across a wide range of infrastructure projects within the Water sector.

What we are looking for

Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering at Bachelor

Over two years of project engineering experience within industrial specifically in the Water industry





Proven ability to manage subcontractors, including coordination, performance oversight, and compliance

Strong competency in reviewing and developing construction drawings and technical documentation

Demonstrated accuracy in record keeping and project documentation control

Financial management capability, including budgeting, cost tracking, and reporting

Experience in quality assurance and quality control

What we offer

Prospect for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team

Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits

Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team

Work for a major ASX-listed company

About Energy & Utilities… Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

Job Info

Job Identification 729722

Job Category Capital Works Delivery

Locations Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia

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