Electrical Project Engineer: Automation & Upgrades

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

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.