Project Engineer

About Us

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider, powering progress across Australia’s energy and utilities sectors. With over 2,000 skilled professionals along the East Coast, we deliver innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions that exceed expectations. In 2025, Zinfra was proudly appointed as AusNet’s new service delivery partner for electricity distribution network operations and maintenance across Victoria. As we expand into regional communities in the North and East of the state, we’re actively recruiting and investing in local talent to help shape a stronger, more resilient energy future. Join us as we energise Victoria—together

About the role

We’re seeking to engage a talented Project Engineer to join an expanding team within Zinfra, the focus of the role will be on supporting both tender preparation and project delivery across complex infrastructure programmes. The role contributes to technical management within the project management framework, ensuring processes are understood and individual tasks are completed effectively. It involves coordinating scope development and aligning activities with overall project objectives. Responsibilities include managing discrete components of large, complex projects or overseeing smaller, low-risk projects in full. Strong collaboration, attention to detail and an ability to integrate technical and commercial considerations are essential to delivering outcomes safely, on time and within budget.

About You

The ideal candidate is a proactive Project Engineer with proven ability to support tendering and deliver projects within structured frameworks. With a pragmatic approach to performing ad hoc tasks as directed by the associated Project Manager. They demonstrate strong technical, planning and problem-solving skills, effectively manage scope and risk, and contribute across the full project lifecycle, ensuring safe, timely and cost-efficient outcomes.

Key Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in engineering design and construction
• Able to work night shifts where required/ adhere to an 11/3 roster
• Relevant engineering or trade qualification
• Strong understanding of project management processes and lifecycle
• Demonstrated planning and scheduling capability
• Experience managing subcontractors and project scope elements
• Knowledge of HSEQ standards, risk and opportunity management
• Proficiency in MS Office and project reporting tools

Who we are

We are a champion of equal opportunity employment and have committed to targets for gender equity and first nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check

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