Electrical Engineer

Cape to Coast Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earning potential

Bonuses

Career progression

Projects across Australia

Permanent full-time

FIFO roster

Work vehicle

Job summary

Cape to Coast Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer for a Greenfield mining construction project in Far North Queensland. This permanent full-time role includes FIFO rosters and significant responsibility for delivering electrical construction works from design through commissioning, in collaboration with diverse teams.

You’ll ensure compliance with Australian Standards, manage schedules and budgets, and drive safe, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering electrical engineering projects within construction, mining, utilities or renewable energy.
• Experience managing electrical packages through design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles and Australian Standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple work fronts.
• Construction White Card.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical project scopes from concept through to completion.
• Coordinate electrical design activities with consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Oversee the installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, project specifications and safety requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and project documentation.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets and progress to achieve key milestones.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical and construction teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Identify project risks and implement practical engineering solutions.

Skills

Electrical project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Prioritization

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer – Electrical | Greenfield Mining Construction Project

Far North Queensland | FIFO 8/6 or 7/7 | Permanent Full-Time

Join Cape to Coast Group and contribute to one of the most exciting new mining construction projects in Far North Queensland.

We are seeking a highly experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our rapidly expanding business, offering exceptional earning potential, genuine career progression and the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's best professionals.

About Cape to Coast

Cape to Coast Group is a growing project delivery and technical services business supporting Australia's mining, construction and energy industries.

We are building a small, dynamic team of exceptional industry professionals who bring extensive experience, strong technical capability and a genuine drive to succeed.

We value initiative, commercial awareness and individuals who think beyond traditional job descriptions. Our business provides an environment where expertise is valued, contributions are recognised and ambitious professionals have the opportunity to influence their own career progression.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a new materials handling plant at an expanding mine in Far North Queensland.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Project Engineer – Electrical is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of electrical construction works, managing project scopes from design through to construction and commissioning.

You work closely with multidisciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical project scopes from concept through to completion.


• Coordinate electrical design activities with consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.


• Oversee the installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems.


• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, project specifications and safety requirements.


• Prepare technical reports, specifications and project documentation.


• Monitor project schedules, budgets and progress to achieve key milestones.


• Collaborate with civil, mechanical and construction teams to deliver successful project outcomes.


• Identify project risks and implement practical engineering solutions.

About You

We are seeking applications from highly experienced, accomplished Electrical Project Engineers with a proven track record of delivering complex construction projects.

You are technically proficient, commercially minded and confident managing challenging project scopes. You demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

To be successful, you have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.


• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering electrical engineering projects within construction, mining, utilities or renewable energy.


• Demonstrated experience managing electrical packages through design, procurement, construction and commissioning.


• Strong understanding of electrical design principles and Australian Standards.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple work fronts.


• Construction White Card.


• Full Australian working rights.

Why Cape to Coast?

We believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities.

As a rapidly growing business, we offer an environment where talented professionals have the freedom to expand their responsibilities, pursue new opportunities and contribute directly to the success of the company.

What We Offer:

• Exceptional earning potential – competitive remuneration with opportunities for significant financial growth.


• Performance and discretionary bonuses – rewarding outstanding project delivery, initiative, exceptional contribution and successful business development.


• Genuine career progression – opportunities to expand into senior leadership, project management and broader business roles.


• Exciting project opportunities – involvement in major mining construction projects across Australia.


• Permanent full-time employment.


• FIFO 8/6 or 7/7 roster.


• Work vehicle supplied.


• A high-performing team – work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, agile business where individual contributions make a difference.