Project Engineer

Key Information

Location
Onshore

Work environment
Office

Work area
All

Typical employer
Developer, lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Development / construction

Tasks and responsibilities

A Project Engineer has overall responsibility for working with the engineering design team from the initial development stage, through the approvals process, all the way to the offshore installation and construction phase. A Project Engineer is typically responsible for ensuring the project is designed and delivered within the required timeframe, budget and standard required by the developer. Tasks include coordination of engineering activities with subcontractors, stakeholders, monitoring progress, identifying any deficiencies, and initiating corrective actions.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in relevant engineering field (i.e. electrical, mechanical, renewables)

• Masters or post-graduate qualification in specialist field relating to offshore wind desirable

Experience

• Experience in an engineering role on large scale infrastructure projects throughout the entire lifecycle of the development

• Experience liaising with various project stakeholders and maintaining strong relationships to ensure project delivery       

• Previous experience in renewable sector highly desirable however other transferrable relevant experience well received (i.e., large electricity generation or transmission projects for an electrical engineer)

Skills and knowledge

• Working knowledge of offshore wind technologies, solutions, and processes

• Technical skill set including but not limited to feasibility studies, engineering design, planning, environmental impact, installation assessment and operational analysis     

• Microsoft suite proficiency including Microsoft Excel

• Ability to work with specialists from multi-disciplinary areas and incorporate information into engineering design and specifications 

• Commercial acumen

Physical requirements

• Ability to travel (including offshore) as required to ensure project delivery         

• Current Australian Driver’s licence

Personal attributes

• Excellent team player who can work independently when required

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload   

• Great interpersonal skills

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture