CareerPlan

Project Engineer

Perth, AUFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10

Core

Planning, executing, and overseeing the commissioning of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for a large-scale seawater desalination plant.

Role type

Senior IC Project Engineer (I&C)

Builds

A 150 million litres/day drinking water production facility integrating seawater desalination and groundwater treatment.

Domain

Water infrastructure / Desalination / Electrical Engineering

Required skills

Commissioning of electrical and control systems, Switchgear and transformers, MCCs and VFDs, Instrumentation and SCADA/DCS, Loop checking and functional testing, System readiness verification, Troubleshooting, Regulatory code compliance (IEC/IEEE)

Preferred skills

Experience with water or desalination plants, Vendor and contractor coordination, Risk assessment and safe work practices

Technologies

SCADA, DCS, VFDs, MCCs, Switchgear, Transformers

Responsibilities

Develop and implement commissioning plans for electrical and control systems, Conduct pre-commissioning inspections and loop checks, Perform functional and performance tests on electrical equipment, Validate system parameters and protection settings, Document test results and prepare handover reports, Identify and resolve electrical faults during commissioning, Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and regulatory codes, Support training and handover to operations teams

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC