About Us
Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia’s clean energy future.
We are 100% Australian owned and have 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy in operation and an Australian development pipeline of 20GW.
We are committed to advancing our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan as part of our ongoing efforts toward reconciliation.
The Role
Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Project Engineer – Electrical is responsible for supervising and
monitoring the site works associated with one or more of the contractors for the Project, ensuring the project
is delivered in accordance with the project frameworks and Principal’s Requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Management Support
- Provide project engineering support to the Construction Manager - this is a key aspect of this role.
- Contribute to a project culture based on open, effective communication and collaboration between all SQE and Contractor project team members.
- Engage in the day-to-day relationships with Contractors, consultants, local stakeholders, landowners, and regulatory authorities.
- Deliver the project in line with SQE objectives, including time, cost, and quality standards.
- Assist in managing the construction of the project and the Contractors including reporting, issue resolution, on-site inspections, and reviews.
- Ensure risks are identified and that risk mitigations are implemented and are effective.
- Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ)
- Be a champion for HSEQ by adhering to, communicating, and always promoting adherence to SQE policies.
- Model a proactive approach to HSEQ and supporting all SQE and Contractor team members to do the same to develop and maintain a strong HSEQ culture on site.
- Ensure that any notifiable incidents are correctly reported.
Design and Supply
- Be fully aware of project requirement associated with the supply and installation of the works to assist in ensuring the design is progressed in a timely manner such that the various interface requirements are met.
- Ensure inspections are conducted in compliance with Principal's Requirements (Inspection and Test
- Record and Plan templates) other appropriate plans (Design Documents, Drawings and Specifications) and accurate quality documentation is provided.
- Work with the Owner's Engineer (OE) on certification of completeness for milestone payments.
- Work with the site team members on the interfaces and overall installation management.
- Assist in reviewing the design for compliance with the Principals Requirements in collaboration with the OE.
- Undertake reviews to ensure the various supplied materials comply with the contractual requirements and applicable laws.
Site Works
- Ensure full awareness of all ongoing site activities related to the role and provide assessments of those activities on the overall project. This will require:
- Verification of the contractor's performance and contract compliance.
- Ensure the works are in accordance with the project reference documents.
- Close liaison with site team to ensure any issues are handled in accordance with the contract requirements to ensure installation works are not delayed.
- Manage the handover of the assets to the SQE Operations Team including the provision of the various quality and operation documents.
- Assist in completion of QA documentation to enable handover of the works to subsequent contractors.
- Oversight of the interface elements relating to other disciplines of work / other contractors.
- Installation of the works in accordance with the contract requirements.
- Ensuring compliance with the various Development Approvals, Principal's Requirements, other project reference documents and legislation.
- Participate in safety, environment, and quality audits to be carried out as per SQE and project requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical) or equivalent to satisfy the Institute of Engineers Australia.
- A minimum of seven (7) years' experience delivering complex projects ideally within the renewable energy sector.
- Sound technical and commercial knowledge of electrical design and construction standards.
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of electrical power infrastructure.
- Experience with safety and environmental and risk mitigation controls.
- An understanding of the appropriate Australian Standards.
- Ability to review design drawings for compliance, technical specifications, design criteria, project work.
What’s on Offer
In addition to a competitive remuneration package combined with attractive benefits, employees have the opportunity to access training and career development, and workplace flexibility. Squadron Energy also recognises the importance of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Visit www.squadronenergy.com to learn more about us.
To apply
Please click on the "Apply" button above. Applications close on 2/12/2024. Submit your updated resume and a cover letter addressing the requirements to be considered for the role. Please monitor your email regarding communication on progress of your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks, a National Police Check and other applicable background screening if required.
Squadron Energy has existing relationships with recruiters. No cold calling from recruiters please.
