Key Responsibilities:•	Provide day-to-day site supervision as the Site Supervision Engineer (Electrical Engineer) for construction and erection of the transmission line and substation works.•	Supervise electrical installation activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and ITPs (including but not limited to HV equipment, earthing/grounding, cable works, terminations, and protection &amp; control interfaces, as applicable).•	Coordinate closely with the Transmission Line Engineer, Substation Engineer and Civil Engineer to manage work fronts, interfaces, and sequencing (civil–electrical, primary–secondary, and contractor–client interfaces).•	Monitor contractor progress and productivity; verify quantities and percent complete against the schedule; identify constraints and escalate risks/issues early.•	Maintain accurate site records including daily site diary, labour/plant records, inspection checklists, test records, photos, and as-built mark-ups as required by the project.•	Undertake site verification of works completed by the contractor, including dimensional checks, installation verification, and witnessing inspections/tests at hold/witness points.•	Support quality management by promptly identifying non-conformances, raising NCRs/defect lists as required, and coordinating close-out with the contractor and project team.•	Support HSE compliance by ensuring safe work practices are followed on site, participating in toolbox talks and inspections, and escalating unsafe conditions/stop-work situations in line with project procedures.•	Assist with verification of contractor claims and variations with the procurement/commercial team by providing measurement sheets, progress evidence, and supporting documentation.•	Contribute to testing and commissioning readiness activities by confirming installation completeness, punch-listing, and supporting pre-commissioning checks and documentation compilation (as directed by the project team).•	Carry out other necessary site supervision and coordination duties required to meet project objectives.Key Performance Indicators·        Safety performance: All safety observations/close-outs completed within agreed timeframes.·        Construction progress monitoring: weekly progress updates issued on time (e.g., by end of each week) with accurate % complete vs plan and key constraints/escalations logged.·        Quality/ITP compliance: inspection and test plan (ITP) hold/witness points attended as required; NCRs raised within 24–48 hours of identification and closed out within agreed timeframes.·        Site verification accuracy: field measurements/checks completed to plan; verification records are complete, signed, and traceable (e.g., daily reports, inspection checklists, photos).·        Daily site records: daily site diary/report submitted on time with labour/plant, work fronts, weather, issues/risks, and HSE/quality notes (target: 100% compliance).·        Coordination/support to engineers: requests from transmission line/substation/civil engineers actioned within agreed SLAs; technical queries and site issues escalated promptly with recommended options.·        Contractor management: non-conformances, delays, and unsafe practices identified early and communicated formally; reduction in repeat issues month-on-month.·        Claims/variation support: measurement sheets and supporting evidence provided to procurement/commercial team by agreed cut-off dates; disputed quantities/variations resolved with clear substantiation.·        Variation control: potential variations identified and notified early (e.g., within 2 working days of becoming aware) with scope, cause, and preliminary cost/time impact.·        Stakeholder communication: site coordination meetings attended; actions captured and closed within due dates (target: &gt;90% on-time close-out).·        Documentation quality: all submitted reports/records meet project document control requirements (correct templates, revision control, minimal rework/returns).Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills &amp; ExperienceA bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and has a minimum of 3 years of work experience in construction supervision for at least one transmission &amp; substation project and/or distribution and household connection projects [as applicable]Proven ability to work in multicultural teams and, where applicable, coordinate with international distribution specialists and stakeholders.Competent in interpreting drawings and using common engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; power system tools/GIS advantageous).Strong reporting, communication and mentoring skills; commitment to safety and field-based work.At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with a 70-year history of delivering advanced solutions on a global scale across urban development, infrastructure and management services industries. We are specialists in providing design leadership, consulting and advisory expertise across the roads and highways, rail and metro, aviation, hydropower and renewable energy sectors. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia&rsquo;s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Joining the Surbana Jurong Group in 2016, SMEC is part of a family of specialists. We are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that help to connect, move and power people and communities. For the latest news, visit our newsroom www.smec.com/newsroom or read about the innovations and solutions shaping our communities on our Infocus blog www.smec.com/infocus. At SMEC, our global workforce is made up of experts who bring unique talent, experience and passion to their fields. We offer a rewarding career path for enthusiastic and collaborative achievers who are motivated to make a difference. For more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com/careers.

Site Engineer

Key Responsibilities:•	Provide day-to-day site supervision as the Site Supervision Engineer (Electrical Engineer) for construction and erection of the transmission line and substation works.•	Supervise electrical installation activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and ITPs (including but not limited to HV equipment, earthing/grounding, cable works, terminations, and protection &amp; control interfaces, as applicable).•	Coordinate closely with the Transmission Line Engineer, Substation Engineer and Civil Engineer to manage work fronts, interfaces, and sequencing (civil–electrical, primary–secondary, and contractor–client interfaces).•	Monitor contractor progress and productivity; verify quantities and percent complete against the schedule; identify constraints and escalate risks/issues early.•	Maintain accurate site records including daily site diary, labour/plant records, inspection checklists, test records, photos, and as-built mark-ups as required by the project.•	Undertake site verification of works completed by the contractor, including dimensional checks, installation verification, and witnessing inspections/tests at hold/witness points.•	Support quality management by promptly identifying non-conformances, raising NCRs/defect lists as required, and coordinating close-out with the contractor and project team.•	Support HSE compliance by ensuring safe work practices are followed on site, participating in toolbox talks and inspections, and escalating unsafe conditions/stop-work situations in line with project procedures.•	Assist with verification of contractor claims and variations with the procurement/commercial team by providing measurement sheets, progress evidence, and supporting documentation.•	Contribute to testing and commissioning readiness activities by confirming installation completeness, punch-listing, and supporting pre-commissioning checks and documentation compilation (as directed by the project team).•	Carry out other necessary site supervision and coordination duties required to meet project objectives.Key Performance Indicators·        Safety performance: All safety observations/close-outs completed within agreed timeframes.·        Construction progress monitoring: weekly progress updates issued on time (e.g., by end of each week) with accurate % complete vs plan and key constraints/escalations logged.·        Quality/ITP compliance: inspection and test plan (ITP) hold/witness points attended as required; NCRs raised within 24–48 hours of identification and closed out within agreed timeframes.·        Site verification accuracy: field measurements/checks completed to plan; verification records are complete, signed, and traceable (e.g., daily reports, inspection checklists, photos).·        Daily site records: daily site diary/report submitted on time with labour/plant, work fronts, weather, issues/risks, and HSE/quality notes (target: 100% compliance).·        Coordination/support to engineers: requests from transmission line/substation/civil engineers actioned within agreed SLAs; technical queries and site issues escalated promptly with recommended options.·        Contractor management: non-conformances, delays, and unsafe practices identified early and communicated formally; reduction in repeat issues month-on-month.·        Claims/variation support: measurement sheets and supporting evidence provided to procurement/commercial team by agreed cut-off dates; disputed quantities/variations resolved with clear substantiation.·        Variation control: potential variations identified and notified early (e.g., within 2 working days of becoming aware) with scope, cause, and preliminary cost/time impact.·        Stakeholder communication: site coordination meetings attended; actions captured and closed within due dates (target: &gt;90% on-time close-out).·        Documentation quality: all submitted reports/records meet project document control requirements (correct templates, revision control, minimal rework/returns).Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills &amp; ExperienceA bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and has a minimum of 3 years of work experience in construction supervision for at least one transmission &amp; substation project and/or distribution and household connection projects [as applicable]Proven ability to work in multicultural teams and, where applicable, coordinate with international distribution specialists and stakeholders.Competent in interpreting drawings and using common engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; power system tools/GIS advantageous).Strong reporting, communication and mentoring skills; commitment to safety and field-based work.At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

Site Engineer

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