Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer - Major Projects

Location: Booragoon Office + Regular Site Travel
Rate: $110-$130 per hour + Super
Contract: 12 Months (Potential Extension)
Industry: Mining / Mineral Processing / Major Capital Projects

A leading resources company is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of a major water infrastructure project within an established mining operation.

Working as part of a high-performing Major Projects team, you will provide technical leadership across electrical engineering activities from design through to construction, commissioning and handover. This role is ideal for an engineer who understands HV & LV power systems within mining, mineral processing or heavy industrial environments, rather than a power utility specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and oversee electrical engineering deliverables prepared by external engineering consultants.
• Provide technical guidance on HV/LV power distribution systems, switchgear, MCCs and associated infrastructure.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments and multidisciplinary engineering workshops.
• Support project execution through construction, commissioning, energisation and start-up activities.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet safety, quality and project requirements.

About You

• Degree qualified Electrical Engineer.
• 7+ years' experience within mining, mineral processing, alumina, resources or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong background in HV/LV electrical systems, power distribution and major capital project delivery.
• Experience working across design, construction and commissioning phases.
• Ability to manage engineering consultants and engage effectively with project stakeholders.

Highly Regarded

• Water treatment or water infrastructure project experience.
• Experience with substations, protection systems and grid connection interfaces.
• Brownfield and greenfield project exposure.
• CPEng or working towards Chartership.

If you're a Senior Electrical Engineer looking to contribute to a major mining infrastructure project with a respected owner-operator, we would like to hear from you.