Electrical Project Engineer – Mine Power & Substations, QLD

Aggreko LLC (US); Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to be pivotal in Renewable

Competitive compensation – Base Salary

Safety-focused culture

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aggreko invites an Electrical Project Engineer to join our project delivery team in regional Queensland. This site-based role covers HV/LV reticulation, substations, and associated infrastructure, with a 2/1 roster and travel from Brisbane.

You will review designs, coordinate trades, manage work packages, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule alignment across the project. A degree in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an electrical project engineering role within construction, mining, or heavy industrial environments.
• Electrical engineering degree or advanced diploma.
• Experience delivering HV/LV electrical infrastructure works on greenfield or brownfield sites.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards and electrical safety requirements (AS/NZS 3000, HV switching, isolation procedures).
• Experience working with EPC or construction contractors on resource sector projects highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid driver's licence; willingness to travel and work FIFO/DIDO on roster.
• Current Construction Induction (White Card); mine-specific site inductions can be completed prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver electrical works packages to schedule.
• Review electrical design docs, drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades to meet safety and schedule.
• Prepare electrical work packages with scopes, procurement and construction schedules.
• Liaise with client reps, engineers and project stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, cost and quality against targets.
• Identify risks and changes in scope.
• Support commissioning and testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with AS/NZS 3000 and site HSE requirements.
• Contribute to construction methodologies and ITPs.
• Participate in safety inductions and toolbox talks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Document control

Job description

Aggreko invites an Electrical Project Engineer to join our project delivery team in regional Queensland. This site-based role covers HV/LV reticulation, substations, and associated infrastructure, with a 2/1 roster and travel from Brisbane.

You will review designs, coordinate trades, manage work packages, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule alignment across the project. A degree in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of experience are required.