<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b>Currently, this position is located in our project office in Sydney CBD, with occasional site visits. Once the project is fully operational, it will potentially transition to a 14/7 roster-based arrangement out of the Central West Orana Region.</b></p><p></p><p>An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private.<br><br>Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.<br><br>ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed preferred network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission line network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV) is the design and construction contractor for ACEREZ.<br><br>The Central-West Orana Transmission Project will provide new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power generated by solar and wind projects to electricity consumers. The new infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2028 and will initially unlock up to 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity.<br><br><b>About the Role</b></p><p>Our Central-West Orana project is currently seeking a dedicated Senior Project Engineer (Electrical) to share their expertise within our growing Energy Hubs (Substation) team. In this role, you will coordinate and oversee engineering activities, including technical, inspection, scheduling, planning, procurement, and quality control. Support the Project Manager in ensuring the project is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.</p><ul><li>Plan, organize, and oversee the project scope, schedule, and resource management to ensure efficient execution of EHV substation projects</li><li>Coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other stakeholders at the site level to facilitate smooth project operations</li><li>Ensure strict adherence to approved drawings, technical specifications, codes, regulations, and industry construction practices throughout project implementation</li><li>Monitor and drive the execution/completion of projects within designated schedules and budget constraints, proactively identifying and mitigating risks</li><li>Uphold compliance with quality, health, safety, environmental, and legislative requirements, maintaining high standards of project performance</li><li>Provide leadership in managing, supervising, and mentoring the site team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture</li><li>Actively resolve any issues, conflicts, or disputes that may arise during the project lifecycle, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining project momentum</li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies </b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or a related field</li><li>Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in outdoor and indoor substations, preferably 330kV or higher (ideally 500kV)</li><li>Proficiency across various aspects of substation projects including design, engineering, construction, and testing &amp; commissioning</li><li>In-depth knowledge of Australian and international standards, codes, and regulations governing EHV substation projects</li><li>Proficiency in relevant software tools such as Primavera, MS Office, with experience in SynCons considered advantageous</li></ul><p></p><p><b>We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.</b></p><p></p><p><b>For more information on how your personal data is managed, please refer to the privacy statements of each parent company:</b></p><p></p><p><b>Grupo Cobra:</b> <a href="https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/"><b>https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Acciona: </b><a href="https://www.acciona.com/privacy-policy"><b>Privacy Policy | ACCIONA | Business as unusual</b></a></p><p></p><p>As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.</p>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Senior Electrical Engineer - Substations

<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b>Currently, this position is located in our project office in Sydney CBD, with occasional site visits. Once the project is fully operational, it will potentially transition to a 14/7 roster-based arrangement out of the Central West Orana Region.</b></p><p></p><p>An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private.<br><br>Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.<br><br>ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed preferred network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission line network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV) is the design and construction contractor for ACEREZ.<br><br>The Central-West Orana Transmission Project will provide new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power generated by solar and wind projects to electricity consumers. The new infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2028 and will initially unlock up to 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity.<br><br><b>About the Role</b></p><p>Our Central-West Orana project is currently seeking a dedicated Senior Project Engineer (Electrical) to share their expertise within our growing Energy Hubs (Substation) team.&nbsp;In this role, you will coordinate and oversee engineering activities, including technical, inspection, scheduling, planning, procurement, and quality control. Support the Project Manager in ensuring the project is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.</p><ul><li>Plan, organize, and oversee the project scope, schedule, and resource management to ensure efficient execution of EHV substation projects</li><li>Coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other stakeholders at the site level to facilitate smooth project operations</li><li>Ensure strict adherence to approved drawings, technical specifications, codes, regulations, and industry construction practices throughout project implementation</li><li>Monitor and drive the execution/completion of projects within designated schedules and budget constraints, proactively identifying and mitigating risks</li><li>Uphold compliance with quality, health, safety, environmental, and legislative requirements, maintaining high standards of project performance</li><li>Provide leadership in managing, supervising, and mentoring the site team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture</li><li>Actively resolve any issues, conflicts, or disputes that may arise during the project lifecycle, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining project momentum</li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies </b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or a related field</li><li>Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in outdoor and indoor substations, preferably 330kV or higher (ideally 500kV)</li><li>Proficiency across various aspects of substation projects including design, engineering, construction, and testing &amp; commissioning</li><li>In-depth knowledge of Australian and international standards, codes, and regulations governing EHV substation projects</li><li>Proficiency in relevant software tools such as Primavera, MS Office, with experience in SynCons considered advantageous</li></ul><p></p><p><b>We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Please note:&nbsp;This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.</b></p><p></p><p><b>For more information on how your personal data is managed, please refer to the privacy statements of each parent company:</b></p><p></p><p><b>Grupo Cobra:</b> <a href="https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/"><b>https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Acciona: </b><a href="https://www.acciona.com/privacy-policy"><b>Privacy Policy | ACCIONA | Business as unusual</b></a></p><p></p><p>As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.</p>

Senior Electrical Engineer - Substations

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