Engineer Electrical Senior

Civmec Construction & Engineering; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction company in Australia is seeking experienced Senior Engineers to manage electrical and instrumentation scope within major construction projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with designs and specifications, resolving technical challenges, and preparing necessary documentation. Ideal candidates possess tertiary qualifications in electrical engineering and experience on construction sites, particularly in the mining sector. The position offers flexible FIFO or local arrangements and promotes a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Generous Reward & Recognition schemes

Accident and sickness insurance

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Previous project experience on major construction projects within the mining and resources sector.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Previous experience on construction sites as an Electrical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project construction activities within the electrical scope comply with plans.
• Manage electrical and instrumentation engineering/technical queries on site.
• Prepare work packs and method statements in a timely manner.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in electrical engineering or a related discipline

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate throughout Australia, supporting landmark projects and offering career development opportunities for our workforce.

Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Senior Engineers to join our Construction division. With a strong pipeline of Civil, SMP and E&I projects across Western Australia, this role offers the chance to lead major works with flexible 2:1 FIFO or 5:2 Local arrangements.

Role Summary

The Senior Engineer will manage electrical and instrumentation scope activities, ensuring construction complies with plans, designs and specifications, and will liaise with internal and client E&I leadership to resolve technical challenges on site.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project construction activities within the electrical scope comply with plans, designs and specifications.
• Manage electrical and instrumentation engineering/technical queries on site.
• Liaise with internal and client E&I leadership to resolve technical challenges.
• Assist with MTOs and procurement tasks for E&I goods and services.
• Prepare work packs, method statements and other construction-related documentation in a timely manner.
• Investigate and resolve engineering technical problems; provide technical interpretation of design documents in support of construction managers, superintendents, and contractors.
• Implement quality control techniques and maintain company standards for Quality Assurance.
• Conduct general duties as necessary to support operational requirements.
• Present neat documentation, correspondence and records as requested.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous project experience on major construction projects within the mining and resources sector.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to write clear, concise technical reports.
• Experience working within multi‑disciplinary project teams and building effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Previous experience on construction sites as an Electrical Engineer.
• Experience on FMG, Rio Tinto, BHP and Roy Hill sites is highly regarded.

Benefits

Civmec offers a supportive, inclusive workplace founded on family values and a ‘Never Assume' culture. Employees enjoy generous Reward & Recognition schemes, accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

How to Apply

Please click the “apply” link to start your application. Alternatively, email [e-mail] for a confidential chat or call our Recruitment Team at [phone].

Equal Opportunity

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.