Electrical, Instrument & Controls Design Engineer - ADL

GPA Engineering; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work options

Career development

Job summary

GPA Engineering in Adelaide seeks a qualified engineer to lead LV electrical and I&C design for multi-disciplinary projects across mining, oil & gas, renewables and power sectors. You will develop drawings, specifications, and reports, modelling power systems and mentoring junior staff.

You will apply AS/NZS standards, liaise with vendors and clients, and contribute to scoping, cost plans and project delivery on site when required. A Chartered pathway is supported.

Qualifications

• Proven technical experience in Oil and Gas, Mining, Renewables, Power Generation or similar industries along with AS/NZS standards.
• Understanding of AS/NZS 60079.14 is desirable.
• Experience in LV & I&C hardware design and project engineering.
• Experience in instrumentation and control systems design is desirable.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and doc to support delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support development and review of LV electrical, instrumentation and control hardware designs including drawings, equipment specs, systems and schedules.
• Model LV power systems in PowerCad incl demand, fault level, cable sizing and protection sizing.
• Design electrical drawings: SLDs, MCC schematics, cable diagrams, wiring diagrams.
• Prepare equipment datasheets for transformers, MCCs, VSDs, DBs, instruments.
• Prepare key schedules: cable schedules, MTOs.
• Write reports and scopes for construction; prepare proposals and cost plans.
• Mentor junior engineers; support engineering fundamentals and project knowledge.
• IC design work to support the I&C team.
• Assist with project scoping and vendor/client coordination.
• Review multidisciplinary deliverables: P&IDs, plot plans, layouts, installation details.
• Support asset construction and commissioning; willingness to travel and site work.

Skills

Oil & Gas

Mining

Renewables

Power Generation

AS/NZS 3000

AS/NZS 3008

AS/NZS 3010

LV I&C design

Instrumentation

Engineering drawings

Cost estimating

Project reporting

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-disciplinary

Chartered membership

Education

Engineering degree (Australia)

Tools

PowerCad

Job description

Job Details

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Adelaide
Job Category: EICSS

About Us

GPA Engineering is a highly experienced, multidisciplinary engineering and management firm delivering engineering, procurement and construction management services for over 30 years. We develop, engineer and implement industrial scale projects across the mining & minerals processing, oil & gas, defence, water treatment & distribution, power generation & distribution, renewable energy and hydrogen sectors. With a commitment to providing quality assurance and maintaining environmental integrity, our people are highly qualified and additionally possess expertise to work on projects as the discipline lead or as the project manager/engineer.

We are Australian-owned business with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin and Perth; supporting clients wherever they are located including rural or remote Australia. Our team is diverse, motivated and professional, aligning under our values of teamwork, integrity, quality, safety and sustainability.

Job Description

About the Role:

• Support the development and review of LV electrical, instrumentation and control hardware designs, including drawings, equipment specifications, systems, and schedules.
• Modelling of LV power systems in PowerCad including maximum demand, fault level, cable sizing and protection device sizing calculations
• Designing and preparing electrical drawings including; SLD’s, MCC schematics, cable block diagrams, wiring & termination diagrams
• Specifying and preparing equipment datasheets for a range of electrical equipment; including transformers, MCCs, VSDs, DBs, instruments, etc.
• Preparing key schedules including; cable schedules, MTO’s
• Writing and preparing reports and scope of works for construction
• Prepare proposals, estimates, and cost plans
• Mentor and support junior engineers by sharing project knowledge, providing guidance, checking and helping them develop strong engineering fundamentals.
• I&C design work as required to support the I&C team
• Assisting with project scoping and management including liaising with vendors, clients and stakeholders
• Assisting with and reviewing multidisciplinary deliverables including; P&ID’s, plot plans, layouts, installation details, equipment datasheets, etc.
• Support construction of assets and provide commissioning
• Willingness to travel and work on site when required

Desired Skills And Experience

• Proven technical experience in Oil and Gas, Mining, Renewables, Power Generation or similar industries along with a sound understanding of AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3008 & AS/NZS 3010.
• Understanding of and experience in applying AS/NZS 60079.14 is highly desirable.
• Experience in LV & I&C hardware detailed design and project engineering is essential.
• Experience in the design & specification of instrumentation and control systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to support project delivery.
• Experience preparing scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and progress reporting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence in client-facing roles.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines and vendors.
• You’ll be a critical thinker with great attention to detail, outstanding problem-solving skills and technical calculation abilities. Your report writing skills will be highly developed.
• You will have an Australian recognised engineering degree that satisfies the entry requirements for Chartered membership in the Engineers Australia.

A requirement for this role is to complete a satisfactory pre-employment medical and Australian police clearance.

What We Offer

At GPA, we want our people to thrive – both professionally and personally. We’re big enough to deliver complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough that you’ll always feel valued and supported.

• Competitive Salary & Rewards – a fair and attractive compensation package with paid overtime, recognising the value of the work you put in.
• Career Growth & Development – structured progression pathways, company-sponsored training, and support towards professional membership and Chartership.
• Flexibility – hybrid working options and cultural leave swap days, because we know work-life balance matters.
• Health & Wellbeing – wellbeing programs, confidential EAP support, and a culture that genuinely looks out for each other.
• Family-Friendly Benefits – paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers, plus policies that support every stage of life.
• Community & Culture – a workplace that values connection and fun, from weekly sports teams and fitness clubs through to social events like cinema nights, family BBQs, quiz nights, and celebrations of diverse cultural traditions.
• Giving Back – a strong commitment to charity, with GPA donating over $3 million directly to charitable organisations.
• Diversity & Inclusion – a team where different perspectives are respected and collaboration drives better outcomes.

At GPA, you’ll be joining a workplace that combines the professionalism of a leading consultancy with the warmth of a supportive, people-first culture. We’re proud that over 80 of our team members have been with us for more than 10 years – a testament to the career growth and long-term commitment fostered here. Hear directly from our team and explore their experiences in our employees testimonials: https://www.gpaeng.com.au/careers/

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities – including (but not limited to) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, neurodiversity, and those with disabilities.