Electrical Project Engineer |6-Month Contract | Lead electrical assurance, testing, commissioning & rail compliance delivery. Salary Competitive daily rates | Immediate Start | High-profile rail infrastructure project | Extension potential What's in it for you?
· Opportunity to work on a major rail infrastructure project within a high-performing engineering team.
· Exposure to electrical assurance, commissioning, testing and compliance activities across complex rail systems.
· Hands-on involvement in design reviews, site inspections, energisation activities and stakeholder coordination.
· Perth-based contract with immediate commencement and potential extension opportunities.
· Work in a safety-focused environment delivering critical transport infrastructure outcomes. What we need from you / What our client requires
· Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer or Electrical Project Engineer within rail infrastructure projects.
· Strong knowledge of electrical systems, earthing, traction bonding and rail compliance requirements.
· Experience preparing and reviewing ITPs, ITRs, commissioning documentation and technical reports.
· Demonstrated capability in site assurance, quality inspections and electrical testing activities.
· Strong understanding of Australian Standards, electrical regulations and engineering best practices.
· Experience managing contractors, stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams.
· Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and construction documentation.

About the Role
· We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support the delivery of critical rail infrastructure works across design, assurance, testing and commissioning activities.
· Working within a multidisciplinary project setting, you will provide technical leadership across electrical systems,



earthing and compliance activities while ensuring installations meet approved design requirements, safety standards and project obligations.
· The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile rail projects, supporting design validation, site inspections, commissioning activities and stakeholder coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
· Prepare, review and manage Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Inspection Test Reports (ITRs).
· Support electrical design reviews, interface management and technical compliance activities.
· Coordinate Notice of Inspection (NOI) and Notice of Energisation (NOE) documentation packages.
· Conduct site assurance inspections and quality audits against IFC drawings and project standards.
· Support electrical isolation planning, site access coordination and safety compliance activities.
· Witness testing and commissioning activities while managing non-conformance resolutions.
· Review technical proposals, engineering changes and contractor submissions.
· Coordinate with project stakeholders, contractors and engineering disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.
· Prepare design bulletins, technical documentation and project reporting requirements.
· Contribute to safe, efficient and compliant project execution across all delivery phases. Key Technical Requirements
· Rail Electrical Engineering
· Electrical Assurance & Compliance
· Earthing & Traction Bonding
· HV / MV / LV Systems
· AC/DC Power Systems
· UPS & Battery Systems
· Testing & Commissioning
· NOI / NOE Processes
· Inspection & Quality Assurance
· NCR Management
· Australian Standards & WA Regulations
· Engineering Documentation & Design Review If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and would like to learn more, please contact Rahul Sharma on (phone hidden) or [email protected]

📌 Electrical Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Akkodis
📍 Perth