Project Engineer – Converters

Location: Melbourne, Victoria

At Marinus Link, we value our people and their contributions to our shared success. We’re seeking a Project Engineer – Converters who thrives in a collaborative and high-performing environment. This is your opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant project by supporting the Converter Stations Project Delivery team and driving effective coordination across the Converters (CDSE and CDCS) delivery packages.

If you’re motivated by Marinus Link’s purpose to interconnect Australia’s renewable energy for future generations and our mission to deliver Marinus Link in a timely, efficient and sustainable way to ensure long-term benefits to communities and consumers, we want to hear from you!

Your Role

As a Project Engineer – Converters, you’ll provide project management and interface coordination support across the Converter Design Supply Equipment (CDSE) and Construction Services (CDCS) packages at Heybridge and Hazelwood. Working closely with Senior Project Managers, Engineering & Quality Services, construction teams and key stakeholders including AusNet and TasNetworks, you’ll help coordinate the technical, schedule, logistics and delivery interdependencies required for safe, timely and quality-assured converter station delivery.

You’ll:

- Coordinate interface matters between CDSE and CDCS, including technical documentation, design inputs, construction requirements, technical clarifications, site constraints and cross-package dependencies.
- Monitor schedule interdependencies across CDSE, CDCS and TNSP interfaces, including engineering deliverables, construction readiness, site access, contractor handovers and key interface milestones.
- Coordinate technical documentation, engineering queries, interface registers, action trackers, decision logs and package-level coordination records.
- Support equipment logistics readiness for site deliveries, including technical documentation, access constraints, sequencing requirements and alignment with construction and installation schedules.
- Coordinate interface and schedule matters with AusNet and TasNetworks, including outage requirements, access windows, connection-related deliverables and TNSP dependencies.
- Work with Engineering & Quality Services to support multidisciplinary reviews across HVDC systems, high-voltage substations, control and protection, civil design, quality, safety in design, maintainability and performance requirements.
- Identify and escalate risks, interface issues,



documentation gaps, constructability constraints, programme constraints and other coordination blockers that may impact converter station delivery.
- Support safety, quality, environmental, construction-readiness, logistics-readiness and commissioning-readiness activities across the project.

For a copy of the Position Description outlining the key responsibilities of this role, visit the link here:

https://marinuslink.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/120_Project-Engineer-Converters_PD.pdf

You’ll Need

- A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, Civil Engineering, Project Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
- Experience working on major infrastructure projects across the energy, transmission, renewable energy or construction sectors, preferably involving multiple contractors, equipment logistics and complex site delivery dependencies.
- Project engineering coordination experience, with the ability to coordinate technical interfaces across engineering, construction, commercial, planning, quality, safety, environment, document control, logistics and contractor teams.
- Experience in high-voltage substations, HVDC converter stations, transmission infrastructure, grid connection works or other technically complex electrical infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of design review processes, document control workflows, engineering query management, technical document registers, action tracking, risk management and technical assurance practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information, schedule dependencies and interface issues into clear actions, decisions and management-level updates.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and delivery-focused approach to managing competing priorities and maintaining momentum across project interfaces.
- A collaborative working style, with confidence engaging internal teams, contractors, consultants, logistics providers and network interface stakeholders across Heybridge and Hazelwood.




- Demonstrated alignment with the behaviours and values of the One Marinus Culture Charter.
- A high level of computer literacy, with the ability to effectively manage project information, documentation, registers and reporting.

We Offer

At Marinus Link, we are building a passionate and talented team dedicated to delivering Australia’s renewable energy future. We offer our people:

- Flexible Working: Our offices are located in Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon & Burnie. We appreciate the value flexible work brings to our business and our people, and we welcome discussions on what this looks like for you.
- Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Our team’s health and wellbeing is a key priority. You’ll have access to a range of advantages including an in-house wellbeing specialist, discounted private health insurance, gym rebate, and our Employee Assistance Program.
- Career Development: We are committed to investing in our people, providing regular learning and development opportunities tailored to help you grow and succeed in your role.

Next Step

Submit your application with an updated CV and a brief cover letter outlining your understanding of the project, your interest in the role and how it aligns with your knowledge and experience by 17 November 2026.

If you have further questions about the role before applying, please contact Kim Richards at ••••@marinuslink.com.au

At Marinus Link, we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and belonging thrive. We value the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each team member brings, knowing that our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver Australia’s renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any adjustments or alternative communication methods at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIA’S NEW ENERGY FUTURE

Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. It is recognised as an actionable transmission project of national significance. Currently in the Manufacturing, Construction, Commissioning phase, Marinus Link will support our nation’s emission reduction targets and generate thousands of jobs at peak construction.

Our purpose is clear: to interconnect Australia’s renewable energy for future generations.

📌 Project Engineer - Converters (Melbourne)
🏢 Marinus Link
📍 Melbourne