Electrical Engineer

ETP - The Project

John Holland, CPB Contractors and Ghella has commenced design and construction work for the Sydney Metro West – Eastern Tunnelling Package.

With a contract worth $1.63 billion, the Eastern Tunnelling Package includes construction of 3.5-kilometre tunnels under Sydney Harbour between The Bays and the Sydney CBD, and the excavation of Pyrmont and Hunter Street stations. Starting at The Bays, tunnel boring machines will cross the harbour near the Anzac Bridge, before heading to the new Pyrmont station and then under Darling Harbour before reaching Hunter Street in the heart of the CBD.

This is the final piece in the puzzle to deliver the city-shaping Sydney Metro West project. Once completed, Sydney Metro West will double rail capacity between greater Paramatta and the Sydney CBD, with travel times of around 20 minutes between the two centres.

About the Role - Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement temporary electrical designs tailored to construction needs, including load assessment, cable sizing and protection coordination, and equipment selection.

• Liaise with engineers, supervisors, and superintendents to plan installation sequences and develop safe systems of work. This includes, lift plans, temporary work design briefs and safe work instructions.

• Assist electrical supervisors and foreman to ensure compliance with the Electrical Safety Management Plan and Australian wiring standards.

• Generate as-built electrical schematic’s using CAD software.

• Managing contractors onsite and assisting commercial team to ensure payment.

• Procure and coordinate delivery of electrical equipment and consumables for the delivery of electrical activities onsite.

• Communicating, assisting, and developing handover works with the completions team to ensure client specifications are met while minimising cost the project.

To be successful in this key role, you must have

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering - Electrical, Electronics, Power 

• Minimum 3-5 years' engineering experience.

• Knowledge of project management structure, plans, specification, standards and implications for project accountabilities.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of AS-3000, QLD Electrical Safety Act, QLD Electrical Safety Regulation.

• Skills in use of document and record management, progress and project performance reporting compliance and procedures.

• Experience of working on large infrastructure projects minimum of $500m +

• Understanding of HSEQ management systems, compliance and reporting procedures

Why you should work with us

• We promote a positive work-life balance! The wellbeing of our people is a priority for us. We don’t just talk, we act. We’ve got a Wellbeing Committee and systems in place to support fitness, mental health, flexible working, including an Employee Assistance Service and the Better Sleep Program.  

• Our inclusive workplace and high engagement culture will allow you to thrive! At ETP, we’re one team. Everyone has a role to play in making this Project successful and we we’re sure you’ll enjoy coming to work each day. 

• Our diversity is our strength! We’re proud of our diverse workforce and embrace our differences. We want more than 40% of our employees to be female and we’re making great progress towards this target.  

• Your work is rewarded! We offer competitive remuneration, with salary continuance and salary sacrifice packaging options available.