Electrical Project Engineer - Defence Project

Overview

Manage electrical design, procurement, QA, and coordination for a $250M defence project.

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• scope planning
• site coordination
• project monitoring
• quality assurance
• procurement management

Tasks

-Review of electrical designs, preparation of project scope, and coordinate adjustments to ensure alignment with project requirements. -Collaborate closely with site teams, subcontractors, and consultants to resolve design and construction challenges. -Monitor project timelines, budget allocations, and resource use to meet project milestones efficiently. -Manage quality assurance for all electrical systems, conducting regular inspections to maintain high standards and compliance. -Oversee procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery and quality of electrical components and materials during the construction phase.

Requirements

• australian standards
• electrical degree
• 3+ years
• electrical design
• procurement
• communication

What You Bring

-Great understanding of Australian standards and regulations. -2 days WFH flexibility -Electrical Engineering degree. -3+ years construction experience in Australia, with a key focus on electrcial building services engineering. -Strong communication skills to collaborate with consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders. -Ability to be across electrical design, procurement, construction processes, and commissioning procedures. -Skilled in supplier and subcontractor management.

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Benefits

-Great company culture, diverse team, with weekly socials and lunches, and monthly presentations from senior management to keep you updated on what's going on. -Flexible working hours and a choice of office locations between Northern Beaches and Macquarie Park. -Up to $140k plus super - based on skills & experience -New employee benefits package and bonuses. -$250m multi year project - opportunity to get exposure defence projects.

About Design Build

-Specializes in pre-engineered steel and conventional steel building systems, often leading projects from 3D visualization to key handover. -Typically delivers commercial and industrial facilities, plus custom steel structures and tilt‑up concrete buildings across the Prairies. -Embraces a collaborative, single-source model—clients work directly with integrated design and construction teams. -Backed by strong financial grounding, the company sustains steady growth through efficient project delivery and risk-managed budgets. -Its standout edge: immersive tools like VR and 360° walkthroughs, enabling clients to “see before they build.” -Unusual fact: As Manitoba’s largest Behlen dealer, it leverages industrial-grade steel solutions rarely offered by regional builders.

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