Electrical Engineer

GR Engineering Services Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay cycle

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parental leave – 24 weeks

Supportive team culture

Job summary

GR Engineering Services Limited (GRES) is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its Brisbane-based Engineering Team. The role focuses on delivering E&I design across mining projects, collaborating across disciplines, and ensuring on-time, within-budget outcomes.

Brisbane CBD office with some site visits Requirements include a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical), CPEng, 8 years of experience in minerals processing, expertise in SLDs, switchgear, and control systems, plus ETAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) with Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status preferred.
• 8 years’ experience in electrical engineering, ideally in minerals processing.
• Experience designing single line diagrams, schematics, terminations, general arrangements, layouts, HV/LV switchgear and cabling.
• Exposure to control systems, instrumentation, and full-cycle commissioning.
• Proficiency with ETAP or similar engineering tools.
• Good understanding of Australian Standards and IEC standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across disciplines and stakeholders.
• Must have full Australian working rights; no sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical & instrumentation design packages aligned with Australian Standards.
• Design HV, LV, and ELV power distribution, MCCs, substations, and control systems.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver integrated solutions on time and to budget.
• Procure and evaluate electrical equipment packages and contracts.
• Produce high‑quality E&I drawings and documentation with drafting teams.
• Provide project schedule updates and deliverables progress.
• Support on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, and system optimization.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic drawings

Control systems

Instrumentation

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

CPEng – Engineers Australia

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Do you want to work for a company who provides the financial peace of mind of a major ASX-listed company with the heart of a family business? With a massive project pipeline, a hands‑on leadership team, and the security of our industry reputation, your future is secured. Our success is built collectively, through collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence. Prioritising diversity, professional growth and autonomy, we pride ourselves on measurable outcomes. With us you aren't a number, but a trusted part of a team committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for our global clients. You are empowered to take ownership of your role while working across full project lifecycles. We offer stretch opportunities early and direct mentorship to ensure our teams have the chance to develop new skills and knowledge.

"Family values. Premier performance. Shared success"

About Us

GR Engineering Services Limited (GRES) is a leading process engineering consulting and contracting company that specialises in providing high quality engineering design and construction services to the mining and mineral processing industries.

We currently have multiple projects on the go and our projection for growth means we are actively looking for talent across all areas of our business.

The Opportunity

We are on the lookout for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering Team working alongside a multidisciplined team to deliver outstanding results across various projects in the mining and minerals industry

Based out of our Brisbane CBD office you would work on various projects across Australia across a variety of commodities ( gold ,copper, iron ore etc) primarily in our Brisbane office but there would be some site visits depending on project requirements

Your Typical Day Will Consist Of

• Develop comprehensive Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) design packages aligned with Australian Standards and project specifications across minerals processing environments.
• Design HV, LV, and ELV power distribution systems, MCCs, substations, and control systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Structural, Mechanical, Piping, and Processing teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions—on time and within budget.
• Manage procurement and technical evaluation of electrical equipment packages and contracts, including HV switchgear, transformers, VSDs, UPS, generators, instrumentation, and installation scopes.
• Work closely with drafting and engineering teams to produce high‑quality E&I drawings and documentation.
• Provide regular updates on project schedules, progress, and task‑specific deliverables.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, technical assessments, and project reporting with clarity and precision.
• Support on‑site commissioning, post‑construction troubleshooting, and system optimization across complex E&I installations.

About You

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) – Engineers Australia
• 8 years’ experience in electrical engineering, ideally within the minerals processing sector
• Proven expertise in designing Single Line Diagrams, Schematics, Termination Diagrams, General Arrangements, Layouts, HV/LV switchgear, power distribution, and cabling systems
• Strong exposure to control systems, instrumentation, and full‑cycle commissioning
• Proficiency in engineering tools such as ETAP
• Deep understanding of Australian Standards, with exposure to IEC standards
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines, clients, and stakeholders
• Full & unrestricted Australian working rights - no sponsorship avaliable and applicants MUST reside in Australia

What's On Offer

We value you and understand that life happens outside of work. Along with convenient amenities , we offer a work place that genuinely cares and as a team we ensure that you have the practical support you need.

This Includes

• Attractive remuneration on a weekly pay cycle
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), well‑being assistance, free for all the family
• A collaborative and supportive team environment with all the tools to succeed
• GRES provides 24 weeks of paid parental leave to primary caregivers
• Friendly supportive culture

With over 800 employees across Australia and growing, our focus is to create a rewarding working environment where you will be valued and appreciated for your knowledge, experience and innovative mind.

Discover what's under the bonnet at GRES by visiting our careers page https://careers.gres.com.au/ to find a culture where you are valued, make a difference and gain end-to-end project experience.

GRES is an equal opportunity employer and believes that diversity, equity and inclusion deepens our depth of knowledge, capability and experience.