Electrical Project Engineer

NES Fircroft; Town Of Port Hedland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support an established mining operator’s site projects team on a brownfield electrical upgrade. The role covers asset replacement, upgrades and reliability improvements while coordinating with project managers, operations, maintenance and contractors.

This 6-month initial contract is FIFO from Perth on a 4/3 roster with a 48-hour week (four 12-hour days).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of three years’ project engineering experience in operating plants, brownfield environments or maintenance
• Experience with HV/MV/LV electrical systems and related equipment
• Ability to develop scopes and engineering documentation and coordinate project delivery
• Experience coordinating contractors and multi-disciplinary teams, including shutdowns
• Knowledge of Australian electrical standards and safety requirements
• Experience in project planning, estimating, budgeting, and cost control; proficient in MS Office and MS Project
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Current WA C/CA-Class driver’s licence and willingness to work a 4/3 FIFO roster

Responsibilities

• Develop scopes of work, specifications and Basis of Design documentation for electrical projects
• Review designs, calculations and vendor submissions for alignment with project requirements and site needs
• Support electrical asset replacement and upgrades for HV, MV and LV systems
• Assist with project estimating, budgeting, scheduling and procurement
• Coordinate engineering consultants, vendors, contractors and stakeholders to resolve technical issues
• Plan electrical works during shutdowns and live operating environments
• Provide technical oversight during installation, testing and commissioning
• Support project close-out with handover packages and as-built documentation
• Contribute to safety-in-design reviews and risk assessments

Skills

Project planning

Budgeting

Cost control

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Driver's licence

FIFO readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

SAP PM

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer - Fixed Plant & Brownfield Project

Roster: 4/3 FIFO from Perth
Engagement: Initial six-month contract, with potential for extension
Working hours: 48 hours per week, based on four 12-hour days
Start date: As soon as possible

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support an established mining operator’s site projects team. The role supports an electrical brownfield project within an operating processing plant, covering asset replacement, equipment upgrades, obsolescence and reliability improvements. Working closely with Project Managers, the Execution Supervisor, Operations, Maintenance and contractors, you will develop future project scopes for budgeting and planning, while supporting delivery through design, procurement, shutdown execution, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

Scope Development & Engineering

• Work with Operations, Maintenance and Reliability teams to identify project requirements and develop scopes of work, specifications and Basis of Design documentation.
• Review electrical designs, drawings, calculations and vendor submissions for alignment with project requirements, applicable standards and site operating needs.
• Support electrical asset replacement and upgrade projects involving HV, MV and LV systems, including switchgear, transformers, motor control centres, variable speed drives, protection relays and motor systems.

Project Planning & Delivery

• Support project estimating, budgeting, scheduling and procurement, ensuring scopes are sufficiently defined for planning and execution.
• Coordinate engineering consultants, vendors, contractors and multidisciplinary stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain project progress.
• Work with site teams to plan and coordinate electrical works during shutdowns and within live operating environments.

Quality, Commissioning & Handover

• Manage technical queries, inspection and test plans, and associated project documentation.
• Provide technical oversight during installation, inspection, testing and commissioning to verify compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Support project close-out through complete handover packages, manufacturer’s data records, as-built drawings, commissioning records and technical reports.

Safety & Stakeholder Engagement

• Contribute to safety-in-design reviews, risk assessments and safe execution planning.
• Maintain effective communication with Operations, Maintenance, Project Managers, supervisors and contractors.
• Identify and escalation technical, safety, cost and schedule risks, supporting practical solutions and continuous improvement.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least three years of relevant project engineering experience within an operating plant, maintenance or brownfield project environment.
• Experience with HV, MV and LV electrical systems and associated equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop scopes and engineering documentation, review designs and coordinate project delivery.
• Experience working with contractors and multidisciplinary teams, including during shutdowns.
• Knowledge of Australian electrical standards and relevant safety requirements.
• Experience with project planning, estimating, budgeting, and cost control, supported by proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Current WA C/CA-Class driver’s licence and willingness to work a 4/3 FIFO roster.

Highly Regarded

• Mining, resources or mineral-processing plant experience.
• Experience delivering reliability improvements, electrical asset replacements, obsolescence projects or root cause investigations.
• Familiarity with SAP PM, AutoCAD or Bluebeam.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.