ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Power Projects team is currently managing significant HV substation projects in Victoria and is looking for an enthusiastic Project Engineer to join our team. This is not your typical role; you will be involved in various aspects of the project cycle, including procurement, scheduling, estimating, quality management, resource management, and financial management.

As a member of a larger team, you will be based out of our Keysborough office and on site as required and report to the Program Manager and collaborate closely with multiple internal stakeholders and frontline leaders. Your primary responsibility will be to provide practical construction expertise, ensuring that the projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

Your day-to-day tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Assess risks in construction to ensure safe execution and compliance with environmental and quality standards.
• Coordinate and manage construction engineering activities to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and quality-driven project delivery.
• Lead by example and consistently promote key aspects of Zero Harm when working with operational teams.
• Collaborate with project teams to form active and effective business improvements that eliminate waste and minimise operational costs.
• Take the lead in managing subcontractors while advising on commercial matters and performance and ensure projects are completed in accordance with Downers Delivery Management Governance procedures.
• Assist the program manager in managing and delivering the entire program of works, including developing tools and systems to assist the wider team.

OUR OFFER

• A generous salary package is on offer with site uplift and LAHA and all the necessary tools to perform your job well.
• Become part of one of the leading service lines in the Energy & Utilities sector, celebrated for its strong community and passionate, high-achieving teams.
• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts.
• Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options.
• Energy & Utilities has a dedicated internal mobility team that focuses on internal progression, succession identification, and thorough redeployment opportunities where appropriate. We invest in our people and are industry leaders in this regard.
• We are a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with in-house capabilities far exceeding traditional contractors.

ABOUT YOU

• A Trade or Engineering (Electrical, Civil or similar) qualification and/or a Diploma in Project Management. Ideally you would need to have experience delivering tier 1 projects.
• Estimating/procurement experience is an advantage.
• High proficiency with computers and relevant software.
• Superior communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders and up and downstream.

ABOUT US (E&U)

Downer Group’s Energy & Utilities (E&U) 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.

We are 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.

Click “Apply” to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

For more information, please contact Ryan Delon, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at ryan.delon@downergroup.com.

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications through the advertisement, but applications submitted via email will not be accepted.