About us
Queensland Hydro is a publicly owned entity established by the Queensland Government to design, deliver, operate and maintain long duration pumped hydro energy storage assets that will be the cornerstone for the transformation of the state’s energy system.
The organisation will drive delivery of world-class pumped hydro assets to provide the long-term storage and reliability needed to power Queensland’s clean energy future. The organisation will play a critical role in assisting the Queensland Government to meet its renewable energy targets and net zero emissions by 2050, supporting the shift in the Australian economy to a decarbonised energy system.
Purpose
The Project Engineer will have a versatile role within the Pioneer-Burdekin PHES project design team with a focus on providing engineering expertise, design coordination, and project management.
The Project Engineer will operate effectively across different design areas, functional groups, and divisions to lead independent work packages and support the Design Managers.
About the role
The Project Engineer will be required to support the management of technical work packages to deliver the agreed program or project outcomes. The role will also support the successful planning, development and management of asset operational readiness deliverables and activities.
The role responsibility will ensure sound engineering and design management fundamentals are adopted and implemented, while ensuring compliance to internal policies, procedures and project delivery framework.
Key Accountabilities
The Project Engineer accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- Be responsible for design activities for the Project, including the quality management, document control process, and design development through various project stages
- Coordinate the preparation of engineering or design scopes, and review of scopes produced by others.
- Manage design contracts, and design works undertaken by specialist consultants and delivery contractors.
- Contribute to design processes to achieve agreed design objectives for all aspects of the project.
- Ensure operational considerations are maintained throughout the design process including the identification of strategic asset management planning.
- Proactively develop and maintain constructive working relationships with team members and key stakeholders, working collaboratively to achieve mutual business outcomes.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering.
- Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland or CPEng
- Project Management qualifications
- 5+ years' experience in the development and execution of major engineering design works.
- Demonstrated ability to develop structured project execution plans (including scheduling, resourcing, and communication/engagement) to ensure preparation is sufficient to achieve required outcomes and planning is aligned with broader organisational objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver projects and operational objectives, managing and mitigating risks, monitoring progress, and effectively engaging resources to achieve required outcomes within agreed budget and timeframes.
If you are excited to play a key role in Queensland’s renewable energy future and you have the following attributes, we encourage you to apply.
What we offer
- 12.75% superannuation
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives, which include our Employee Assistance Program, Mates in Construction Membership, Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance.
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Salary packaging
How to apply
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Applications close 27 September 2024
For additional information regarding this vacancy, please email enquiries to
Please note: As part of our recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake background checks. These may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing.
Queensland Hydro is an equal opportunity employer, and our people strategy focuses on balanced leadership, values diverse backgrounds and fosters a culture of inclusion.
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