Electrical Project Engineer

Blackbook Recruitment; Mornington; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team on a 12-month contract in Mornington Peninsula. You will deliver electrical and automation work packages across capital projects, from assessment through commissioning.

The role requires an Electrical Engineering degree, 8+ years in industrial environments, and strong PLC, automation and instrumentation knowledge. Victorian registration is preferred.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience within manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Experience delivering industrial capital projects and equipment upgrades.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, PLCs, automation and instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics, P&IDs and control system documentation.
• Experience coordinating contractors and supporting installation and commissioning.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and site safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical and automation work packages across capital projects.
• Assess existing electrical and control systems and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Design electrical systems, automated controls and HMI interfaces.
• Specify and select electrical equipment, instrumentation, drives, motors, sensors and control components.
• Prepare and review electrical drawings, schematics, panel layouts, power distribution designs, wiring diagrams and network layouts.
• Develop technical specifications, tender documentation and construction packages.
• Coordinate procurement, tendering and contractor selection for electrical work packages.
• Monitor installation activities and support commissioning, troubleshooting and project close-out.
• Work closely with project managers, electrical supervisors, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and site safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Capital projects

PLC programming

Automation systems

Instrumentation

Electrical design

Schematic drawings

P&ID interpretation

Contractor coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer

Minimum 12-Month Contract

$60 to $80 Dollars Per Hour

Mornington Penisula

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering capital projects within a large industrial and manufacturing environment. You’ll be responsible for delivering electrical engineering work packages across a range of plant upgrades, automation improvements and instrumentation projects. The role will cover the full project lifecycle, from assessing existing systems and developing engineering solutions through to contractor management, installation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical and automation work packages across a range of capital projects.


• Assess existing electrical and control systems and develop practical engineering solutions.


• Design electrical systems, automated controls and HMI interfaces.


• Specify and select electrical equipment, instrumentation, drives, motors, sensors and control components.


• Prepare and review electrical drawings, including schematics, panel layouts, power distribution designs, wiring diagrams and network layouts.


• Develop technical specifications, tender documentation and construction packages.


• Coordinate procurement, tendering and contractor selection for electrical work packages.


• Monitor installation activities and support commissioning, troubleshooting and project close-out.


• Work closely with project managers, electrical supervisors, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.


• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, engineering requirements and site safety procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.


• At least 8 years of electrical engineering experience within a manufacturing and/or industrial environment.


• Demonstrated experience delivering industrial capital projects and equipment upgrades.


• A strong understanding of electrical systems, PLCs, automation and industrial instrumentation.


• Experience assessing existing systems and developing electrical design solutions.


• The ability to interpret and develop electrical schematics, P&IDs and control system documentation.


• Experience coordinating contractors and supporting installation and commissioning activities.


• A solid understanding of electrical safety systems, relevant Australian Standards and site safety requirements.


• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and integration with existing control systems.

Professional Registration

Victorian professional engineering registration is strongly preferred. Candidates who are not currently registered must be eligible and willing to commence the registration process upon appointment.

Contract Details

• Initial 12-month contract, with potential for extension.


• Exposure to a range of industrial and manufacturing capital projects.


• A hands‑on role spanning electrical design, project delivery, installation and commissioning.


• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary engineering and project team.