Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)

McConnell Dowell - Kidston, QLD

Senior Project Engineer Mechanical


McConnell Dowell Constructors Aust. Pty Ltd are seeking a Mechanical Senior Project Engineer to join this unique green energy project located in Kidston, North QLD. The Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro project is the first of its kind in Australia in more than 40 years and will be the countrys third-biggest electricity storage facility.

• Unique and ground-breaking Hydro-Electric Project in Kidston, QLD.
• Long term opportunities with the broader McConnell Dowell business.
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment.

About the role

• Manage on-site engineering functions through subordinates, which may include Project Engineers, and/or Cost/Planning Engineers
• Obtain relevant design parameter information for incorporation into detailed designs and construction specifications.
• Monitor quality and quantities of incoming equipment and material, check work drawings, construction and specifications against site plans and conditions and arrange corrections or modifications where necessary.
• Coordinate the activities of an engineering team, program workloads and provide technical and administrative guidance to the engineering staff to ensure aims and objectives are effectively and economically achieved.
• Ensure that project engineering completion is on time and within budget. Record completed work, costs incurred, materials used and retain progress drawings.
• Accurate forecasts of costs and revenue and utilize corrective action in line with the Project JVs authority and reporting frameworks to maximize the profit margin.
• Assign work and assist with reviews for accuracy and adherence to required standards of supplier / subcontractor quotations / purchase orders as well as subcontractor arrangements.
• Participate in planning future requirements including machine tools, ancillary equipment, major plant and labor. Direct site surveys and preparatory work prior to construction.

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Specialist experience in project engineering and a working knowledge of project management.
• Balanced knowledge in mechanical engineering with hands on experience in similar environment.
• Sound working knowledge of HS&E requirements and implementation of same.
• Strong and empathetic communication skills with proven ability to engage others.
• Personal values aligned to McConnell Dowells values of safety and care, honesty and integrity, customer focus, teamwork, and performance excellence.

Dont tick all the boxes but youre still excited about this opportunity?

  

Were dedicated to building a diverse workplace, so we also look at applicants with great transferable skills from similar industries.

  

If that’s you, we encourage you to still apply as you may just be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities. 

About Us


McConnell Dowell Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support, and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people. 

  

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

  

Why join us?

The work youll do will have a tangible positive impact on peoples lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that.  Because when you grow, we all grow.

  

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We’re big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but small enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

  

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

  

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

  

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

  

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.