Job Description

Project Engineer

CrossBoundary Energy

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

About the Firm

CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) develops, owns, and operates hybrid power solutions for businesses, offering cheaper and cleaner energy through power purchase agreements. With a secured portfolio exceeding $680M, the company boasts over 500MW of solar PV and wind generation, approximately 600MWh of battery energy storage, and around 50MW of enabling thermal generation assets. Their clients include industry leaders like Rio Tinto, Unilever, Diageo, Heineken, and Devki Group.

As a member of the CrossBoundary Group, founded in 2011, CrossBoundary Energy is dedicated to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a multitalented Project Engineer who will support the execution phase of an off‑grid hybrid power station which includes generating assets from gas, diesel, solar PV and BESS. The Project Engineer will work alongside CBE’s implementation, engineering, procurement and construction partners to validate project schedule, budget and risk mitigation. This role will be responsible for reporting on project progress, managing project partners to act consistently with CBE’s technical and Health Safety and Setting (HSE) standards, raising gaps in performance to CBE’s Head of Implementation, and ensuring corrective measures are taken on‑site where needed. The Project Engineer will also manage on‑site construction activities by representing CBE and elevating client concerns about all aspects of project delivery.

The Project Engineer will report to the Head of Implementation (Australia).



They will have dotted line accountability to the Construction Manager during on‑site construction.

Who We Are

The CBE team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting renewable energy markets. The chosen candidate will play an important role in a unique team with the opportunity to make a large impact on the clean energy landscape in Australia. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.

Who You Are

Excellence: Demonstrated expertise in implementing international best practices for managing construction risks across a variety of projects.

Excellence: You hold yourself to high standards and lead by example. You overdeliver on all tasks – big or small – necessary to contribute toward the team objective.

Acts Like an Owner: A systematic and highly organized project manager; takes personal accountability for tracking activities across workstreams to drive them all to successful conclusion.

Deliberate Thinker: A pragmatic decision‑maker known for choosing the simplest solution to reach the goal.

Curiosity: Not satisfied with “no;” assists others to generate creative solutions. You do not make or accept ultimatums.

Bias to Action:



Self‑starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in Africa. You are comfortable with ambiguity, accountable for your decisions, and can operate without direction in a fast‑moving environment.

Prioritises Results: Effectively employs software and project management tools to meet project and personal goals.

Authentically Cares: Patient in developing good working relationships with clients, suppliers, and consultants.

Integrity: Your set your standards above the minimum required for compliance where necessary to deliver an excellent project.

Required Qualifications

Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or other relevant Engineering discipline.

5-10 years of experience in design and construction of (hybrid) power stations, preferably with gas reciprocating gensets, for Australian infrastructure or mining projects.

Experience coordinating engineering, suppliers and contractors.

Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

Good understanding of project delivery from design through construction and commissioning.

Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple technical workstreams and priorities.

Professional fluency in English, speaking and writing.

Professional fluency in use of Microsoft Office suite tools, including Excel and Word.

Demonstrated ability to organise and complete work independently, without on‑site supervision.

Primary Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will support the CBE project team, EPC and subcontractors in general project implementation coordination and EHS management du

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