E&I Project Engineer

Monadelphous is seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Project Engineer to support delivery of the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant, a nominal 400 MW fast-start power generation facility near Chinchilla, Queensland. The facility incorporates 12 aeroderivative gas turbine generator packages and extensive Balance of Plant electrical, instrumentation, control, communications and security infrastructure.

This is a hands-on project delivery role responsible for supporting E&I work packages through engineering review, procurement, construction, quality verification, testing, energisation, commissioning and final handover.

The role will initially support project mobilisation, procurement and construction planning from the Brisbane office before transitioning to site on a 2:1 FIFO/DIDO roster

Working with Monadelphous offers many benefits, some of which include:

* Attractive remuneration package, including applicable site uplift and project completion benefits.

* 2:1 FIFO/DIDO roster during site execution.

* Opportunity to deliver major HV, LV, instrumentation and control infrastructure on a significant Queensland power project.

* Work across gas turbine generators, transformers, modular electrical rooms, switchgear, plant control systems and multidisciplinary interfaces.

* Exposure to the complete project lifecycle from procurement and construction planning through energisation, commissioning and handover.

* A project environment where safety, quality, technical compliance and delivery accountability are central to success.

* Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager and Construction Manager, you will:

* Coordinate the safe and timely delivery of assigned electrical, instrumentation, controls and communications work packages.

* Develop a detailed understanding of the project scope, specifications, contractual requirements and electrical division of responsibilities.

* Review electrical and instrumentation drawings, specifications, cable schedules, single-line diagrams, schematics, termination drawings, network architecture and vendor documentation for constructability and compliance.

* Provide practical engineering and technical support to E&I supervisors, electricians, technicians, subcontractors and commissioning personnel.

* Develop and manage construction work packs, methodologies, installation procedures, Inspection and Test Plans, Inspection and Test Records and commissioning records.

* Coordinate E&I works with civil, structural, mechanical, piping, gas turbine, substation, commissioning and vendor teams.

* Manage RFIs, technical queries, design clarifications, field changes, non-conformance reports, redline mark-ups and as-built documentation through to close-out.

* Support planning and scheduling, including quantity tracking, look-ahead planning, progress measurement, productivity analysis and labour, plant and material forecasting.

* Monitor package costs, commitments, progress claims, variations and cost forecasts.

* Support and coordinate procurement activities, including technical requisitions, bid evaluations, vendor clarifications, document reviews and Factory Acceptance Tests.

* Coach and provide technical guidance to graduate and undergraduate engineers where assigned.

* Degree qualification in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.

* Demonstrated Project Engineer experience delivering electrical and instrumentation construction packages in power generation, energy, mining, oil and gas, resources or heavy industry.

* Strong site-based experience managing E&I installation from planning and procurement through construction, testing and commissioning.

* Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, schematics, cable schedules, termination drawings, loop diagrams, network architecture and vendor documentation.

* Experience preparing and managing work packs, methodologies, ITPs, ITRs, test records, RFIs, technical queries, NCRs and commissioning documentation.

* Practical knowledge of HV and LV equipment, switchgear, transformers, protection systems, electrical rooms, DC systems, UPS systems, earthing and power cabling.

* Experience with field instrumentation, calibration, loop checking and control-system interfaces.

* Proven ability to coordinate E&I supervisors, subcontractors, technicians, vendors and specialist testing providers.

* Experience in planning, progress measurement, productivity analysis, cost forecasting, subcontract administration, variations and progress claims.

* Strong working knowledge of relevant Australian electrical legislation, construction requirements and quality processes.

* Proof of right to work in Australia.

* Experience on gas-fired power generation, power-station construction projects.

* Experience with gas turbine generator packages and associated electrical and control-system interfaces.

* Experience installing and commissioning power transformers, generator step-up transformers and modular electrical rooms.

* Experience with 33 kV systems, switchgear, protection relays, HV cables, earthing and energisation.

* Experience with PLC, DCS, SCADA, ICMS, SIS and industrial communications networks.

* Hazardous-area installation, inspection or dossier experience.

* Experience supporting Queensland HV audits and electrical installation certification.

* Knowledge of functional safety and SIS validation requirements.

* Experience participating in FATs and managing international or Australian equipment vendors.

* Current RPEQ registration, or eligibility and willingness to obtain RPEQ.

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Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we’ve been working in Australia and around the world for more than 50 years. We work on the biggest projects and ensure our teams have a variety of opportunities available to follow their career path of choice.

Our Engineering Construction division is an increasingly diverse business, focusing on managing and delivering large-scale project management and construction services. Our expertise includes civil construction, structural steel fabrication, modularisation and delivery, as well as structural, mechanical, piping and tank construction. We also specialise in heavy lift and haulage services, electrical and instrumentation work and renewable energy infrastructure.

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