Bring your energy to Aggreko as Electrical Project Engineer based in regional Queensland.
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our project delivery team delivering hybrid power on a major mine development project in regional Queensland. This is a site-based role working a 2/1 roster, with travel arranged from Brisbane.
Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for but not limited to: Planning, coordination, and delivery of electrical works packages, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and project schedules.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to be pivotal in the delivery of a land mark Renewable Power Project
- Competitive compensation – Base Salary + Site Uplift + Super +Bonus
- Safety-focused culture
- A range of career development opportunities
What you’ll do as Electrical Project Engineer
- Manage and coordinate electrical scope of works, including HV/LV reticulation, substations, switchrooms, and associated infrastructure.
- Review and interpret electrical design documentation, drawings, and specifications
- Coordinate subcontractors and electrical trades to ensure works are delivered safely, on program, and to specification
- Prepare and manage electrical work packages, including scopes of work, procurement, and construction schedules
- Liaise with client representatives, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
- Monitor and report on progress, cost, and quality against project targets.
- Identify and manage project risks, variations, and changes in scope.
- Support commissioning and testing activities, including liaison with commissioning engineers.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, AS/NZS wiring rules, and site-specific HSE .requirements
- Contribute to the development of construction methodologies and ITPs for electrical works
- Participate in site safety inductions, toolbox talks, and incident investigations as required.
You are:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in an electrical project engineering role within construction, mining, or heavy industrial environments.
- Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering (Degree or Advanced Diploma)
- Experience delivering HV/LV electrical infrastructure works on greenfield or brownfield sites preferred.
- Strong understanding of Australian Standards and electrical safety requirements (AS/NZS 3000, HV switching, isolation procedures)
- Experience working with EPC or construction contractors on resource sector projects highly regarded.
- Proficient in MS Office, document control systems
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Valid driver's licence; willingness to travel and work FIFO/DIDO on roster, initially a 2/1 roster although could be subject to change.
- Current Construction Induction (White Card); mine-specific site inductions can be completed prior to start.
Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent. If that feels like you, apply now and build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.
Equal employment opportunity
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an electrical project engineering role within construction, mining, or heavy industrial environments
- Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, such as a degree or advanced diploma
- Strong understanding of Australian Standards and electrical safety requirements, including AS/NZS 3000, HV switching, and isolation procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document control systems
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Valid driver's licence
- Willingness to travel and work FIFO/DIDO on a 2/1 roster
- Current Construction Induction White Card
- Experience delivering HV/LV electrical infrastructure works on greenfield or brownfield sites
- Experience working with EPC or construction contractors on resource sector projects
Aggreko Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, and an EAP, with wellness incentives highlighted. Practical extras like company‑paid safety gear further support frontline roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off options include paid holidays and PTO, plus two paid volunteer days in North America. This expands leave beyond standard vacation.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs include annual bonus opportunities and role‑linked earnings that can materially lift take‑home pay in certain months or seasons. Field and sales contexts, as well as overtime eligibility, can enhance total compensation.
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What We Do
Welcome to the Aggreko LinkedIn page. As the global leader in temporary power, temperature control and energy solutions, we enable our customers to achieve their goals through a range of innovative, flexible, class-leading modular solutions. Utilising the latest technologies, we combine innovative thinking with our sector knowledge to deliver the best results; where, when and for as long as needed. Are you thinking about a career at Aggreko? Working at Aggreko is more than just a job. We care about the people who work with us and want to ensure that our employees have a fulfilling career, work in a safe environment, are happy and share our values. We encourage all our employees to expand their skills and knowledge, so you are able to grow and become the future of our business. We welcome employees from all backgrounds, disciplines and abilities, to assist us in achieving our global goals. So are you ready to join a team of great people? Get in touch







