Electrical and Instrumentation Project Engineer

About the Role

Monadelphous is inviting applications for an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Project Engineer to contribute to the delivery of the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant project, a nominal 400 MW fast-start power generation facility near Chinchilla, Queensland. This facility consists of 12 aeroderivative gas turbine generator packages and a comprehensive Balance of Plant electrical, instrumentation, control, communications, and security setup.

This role is hands-on, where you will oversee E&I work packages throughout engineering review, procurement, construction, quality control, testing, energisation, commissioning and final handover phases. Initially based at the Brisbane office supporting mobilisation, procurement and construction planning, you will transition to site work on a 2:1 FIFO/DIDO roster.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Construction Manager to ensure safe and punctual execution of assigned electrical, instrumentation, controls, and communication work packages.
• Gain deep understanding of project scope, design specifications, contractual terms, and responsibilities division within the electrical scope.
• Critically evaluate electrical and instrumentation drawings, specifications, cable and single-line diagrams, schematics, network designs, and vendor documents for constructability and compliance.
• Offer hands-on engineering and technical support to E&I teams including supervisors, electricians, subcontractors, and commissioning staff.
• Prepare and maintain construction work packages, installation methodologies, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), records, and commissioning documentation.
• Coordinate E&I activities alongside civil, structural, mechanical, piping, gas turbine, substation, commissioning, and vendor teams.
• Manage communication and resolution of RFIs, technical queries, field changes, NCRs, and as-built documentation.
• Assist in planning and scheduling operations, including material forecasting, productivity monitoring, progress measurement, and labour/plant allocation.
• Monitor financial aspects such as package costs, progress claims, contractual variations, and forecast budgets.
• Support procurement processes, including technical requisitions, bid evaluations, vendor liaison, documentation reviews, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate engineers by providing technical guidance.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Mechatronics, or related engineering fields.
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer delivering electrical and instrumentation construction packages within power generation, mining, oil and gas, energy or heavy industry sectors.
• Hands-on site experience managing E&I installations across planning, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning stages.
• Proficiency interpreting single-line and loop diagrams, schematics, cable schedules, termination drawings, network architecture, and vendor documents.
• Expertise preparing work packs, methodologies, ITPs, ITRs, test records, RFIs, technical queries, NCRs, and commissioning documentation.
• Strong knowledge of HV and LV electrical equipment including switchgear, transformers, protection systems, DC and UPS systems, earthing and power cabling.
• Experience with field instrumentation tasks such as calibration, loop checking, and control system interfaces.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams including supervisors, subcontractors, technicians, vendors, and testing providers.
• Familiarity with planning tools, progress measurement techniques, productivity analysis, subcontract administration, variations handling, and progress claims.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian electrical safety legislation, construction standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Must have legal right to work in Australia.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience working on gas-fired power generation or power station construction projects.
• Familiarity with gas turbine generator packages and associated electrical and control system interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with 33 kV electrical systems, power transformers, switchgear, protection relays, HV cabling, earthing, and energisation.
• Knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, ICMS, SIS and industrial communication networks.
• Exposure to hazardous-area electrical installation, inspection, or dossier documentation.
• Experience supporting Queensland HV audits and electrical installation certification procedures.
• Understanding of functional safety and SIS validation requirements.
• FAT coordination and management of international and Australian equipment vendors.
• Current Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) registration or eligibility and openness to obtaining it.

Additional Information

The employment will be under a FIFO/DIDO roster (2 weeks on, 1 week off) during site execution. Benefits include attractive remuneration with applicable site and project completion bonuses, and an opportunity to contribute to a significant Queensland energy project involving diverse electrical and instrumentation infrastructure. The company values diversity, inclusion, and encourages applications from women and First Nations people.

About Monadelphous

Established in 1972, Monadelphous is an ASX-200 listed company delivering multidisciplinary construction, maintenance, and industrial services across resources, energy, and infrastructure sectors in Australia and internationally. Their Engineering Construction division specializes in large-scale project and construction management spanning civil works, steel fabrication, modularisation, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation works, heavy lifting, haulage, and renewable energy infrastructure.

Monadelphous prioritizes safety as their core value, embracing the motto: The Safe Way is the Only Way. Successful candidates will enjoy a workplace culture that values safety, quality, technical integrity, and career development opportunities.