Senior Project Engineer - Outages

Perth, WA
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

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.Job DescriptionAbout the Opportunity:As SPE Outages, you will play a pivotal role in delivering one of Western Australia’s most transformative energy infrastructure projects. You’ll oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of all outage- related activities across Acciona’s scope on the Clean Energy Link North (CELN) project—from transmission line construction and underground cable installation to substation upgrades.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys solving complex challenges, and values collaboration. You’ll work closely with diverse teams—including engineers, construction crews, subcontractors, and stakeholders like Western Power—to ensure safe, efficient, and timely delivery of outages that enable energisation, commissioning, and integration of new infrastructure into the South West Interconnected System (SWIS).Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and delivery of outage plans for transmission line energisation, underground cable commissioning, and substation upgrades—ensuring clarity, safety, and alignment with project goals.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the corridor to deliver outage scopes safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Lead the execution of outages, ensuring all activities are performed safely, efficiently, and within the scheduled window.
Provide on-site leadership during outages, including real-time decision-making and issue resolution.
Communicate outage plans, progress, and restoration timelines to project managers, clients, and regulatory bodies.
Facilitate outage review meetings to assess performance and identify improvements.
Ensure all outage activities comply with industry regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for outage-related hazards.
Build strong working relationships with Western Power and other stakeholders to coordinate grid access, switching activities, and commissioning protocols.

Required Skills and Competencies

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in outage coordination or construction project management within the power or utilities sector.
Strong understanding of electrical systems, grid operations, and outage management procedures.
Proficiency in project scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) and outage tracking software.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple concurrent outages.

What we offerAt ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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