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Full-time, Temporary
bachelor degree
Career Growth, Competitive Salary, Employee Benefits
Posted 39d ago
Apply by Jul 26
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Site Engineer is responsible for the installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for a thermal drying plant. They ensure all electrical works are delivered safely and efficiently in alignment with project specifications and across multiple disciplines.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years of experience in construction or industrial projects. Proficiency in interpreting electrical drawings and familiarity with AS/NZS standards and automation systems is required.
Full job description
The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and capable Site Engineer Electrical to join our Energy & Utilities team, supporting delivery on a key infrastructure project based in Wellington, Seaview.
In this site-based role, you will play a critical part in the installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems associated with a thermal drying plant. This includes MCCs, switchboards, cabling, field instrumentation, SCADA, and automation systems.
You will be responsible for ensuring electrical works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications, while supporting high quality outcomes and seamless integration across mechanical, civil, and control disciplines.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a proactive Site Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and brings strong technical knowledge and coordination skills.
You will bring:
A degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 3 years’ experience in electrical site engineering within construction or industrial projects
Proven experience with installation of MCCs, switchboards, power distribution, cabling, and instrumentation systems
Ability to interpret electrical drawings including SLDs, schematics, cable schedules, and loop diagrams
Exposure to testing and commissioning activities
Water, wastewater, or industrial/process plant projects
SCADA, PLCs, and automation systems
Brownfield or live operational environments
Familiarity with AS/NZS standards and New Zealand regulatory requirements
What we offer
Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and a supportive, inclusive team
Competitive salary and employee benefits
Valued and respected position within an experienced team
Work for a major ASX-listed company
About Energy & Utilities
Downer’s Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We provide end-to-end solutions across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors, supported by specialist engineering expertise and skilled field teams.
Downer is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to apply
Click “Apply” to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you.
Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
Offices: Triniti Business Campus, 39 Delhi Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113, AU · 130 Kerrs Rd, Wiri, Auckland, NZ · 130 Stirling St, Perth, WA 6000, AU · 567 Collins Street, Level 10, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, AU · 9 Modal Crescent, Canning Vale, WA 6155, AU
Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
Offices: Triniti Business Campus, 39 Delhi Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113, AU · 130 Kerrs Rd, Wiri, Auckland, NZ · 130 Stirling St, Perth, WA 6000, AU · 567 Collins Street, Level 10, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, AU · 9 Modal Crescent, Canning Vale, WA 6155, AU