Junior Electrical Engineer

PHE Pty Ltd; Bathurst Regional Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PHE Mining is seeking a highly motivated Junior Electrical Engineer to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. We encourage candidates from across Orange, Bathurst, and surrounding areas, as well as those willing to relocate, to apply.

The successful candidate will be allocated to one of our diverse projects and will be provided with guidance and mentorship to develop their skills and expertise.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in electrical or electronics engineering.
• 1+ years experience as a graduate or cadet electrical engineer.
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve objectives.
• Good communications and analytical skills.
• Broad theoretical job knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively in a team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Program engineering assistance and support.
• Assist in estimating variation works and additional major scopes of work.
• Be a technical resource for the project you are involved in, by being familiar with drawings, project specifications, standards, and other technical requirements.
• Interact with and development of the subcontractor network.
• Be a technical investigations and commissioning assistance as required.
• Monitor, distribute and enter inspection test reports (ITR’s), provide assistance in reviewing ITR’s, generate and build new ITR test packs as required to assist in the delivery of Project quality objectives.
• Enter data and test sheets into PIMS, monitor progress, and prepare reports.
• Collate and construct electrical MDR.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Job description

PHE Mining is currently seeking a highly motivated Junior Electrical Engineer to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. We encourage candidates from across Orange, Bathurst, and surrounding areas, as well as those willing to relocate, to apply.

The successful candidate will be allocated to one of our diverse projects and will be provided with guidance and mentorship to develop their skills and expertise.

In this role, you will:

• Program engineering assistance and support.
• Assist in estimating variation works and additional major scopes of work.
• Be a technical resource for the project you are involved in, by being familiar with drawings, project specifications, standards, and other technical requirements.
• Interact with and development of the subcontractor network.
• Be a technical investigations and commissioning assistance as required.
• Monitor, distribute and enter inspection test reports (ITR’s), provide assistance in reviewing ITR’s, generate and build new ITR test packs as required to assist in the delivery of Project quality objectives.
• Enter data and test sheets into PIMS, monitor progress, and prepare reports.
• Collate and construct electrical MDR.

ABOUT YOU:

The ideal candidate is a Qualified Electrical engineer and will possess:

• Tertiary Qualification in electrical or electronics engineering.
• 1+ years experience as a graduate or cadet electrical engineer
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve objectives.
• Good communications and analytical skills.
• Broad theoretical job knowledge.
• An ability to work effectively in, and contribute to the success of, a team of professionals.
• Committed to maintaining our strong safety culture.

ABOUT PHE GROUP & PHE MINING

PHE Group is an electrical and instrumentation contractor with five specialist divisions and more than 50 years’ experience. From design and installation to commissioning, shutdowns and logistics, we deliver projects that last.

With branches and projects across Australia’s key mining regions, we’re trusted to deliver where it matters most.

With PHE Mining, our people contribute to projects that are central to Australia’s energy transition and the sustainable supply of critical minerals. Whether at the beginning of their careers or building on decades of experience, they are supported to learn, grow, and succeed.

PHE Mining were recently recognised at both State and National levels. At the 2025 NECA SA/NT Excellence Awards, we secured honours across the Industrial Large ($2M–$20M) and Industrial X-Large ($20M+) categories for BHP’s CarrapateenaHydrofloatand Underground Crusher 2.0projectsrespectively. We also receivedthe Perpetual Award – the judges’ highest accolade,reserved for the project they consider the standout submission across all categories–recognising excellence in safety, quality,innovationand culture.

This success was followed by national recognition at the 2025 NECA National Excellence Awards, where PHE Group received the Industrial X-Large Project ($20M+) award for the Carrapateena Underground Crusher 2.0 project, and a Certificate of Commendation – Industrial Large ($2M–$20M) for the CarrapateenaHydrofloatproject. These achievements highlight the calibre of our people and affirm the standards that guide our work across every division of PHE Group.

Come bea part of that success. Joinan award-winning team – and take your place in delivering projects that are shaping the future ofAustralia’se evolvingsectorsand the electrical industry.

ABOUTOUR PROCESS

We seek people who bring both capability and alignment with our values. To support this, our recruitment process includes a range of checks to confirm suitability for the role and workplace. These may include police and background clearances, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, right-to-work verification, reference checks, and other due diligence measures.

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

At PHE Group, diversity is core to how we build strong teams and deliver complex projects. Our workforce reflects the reality of a modern Australia – bringing together people across gender, culture, age, ability, career pathways, and global experience. This mix of perspectives leads to sharper thinking, stronger collaboration, and more resilient outcomes for our clients.

This commitment wasrecognisedat the 2025 NECA Excellence Awards, where PHE Group was recognised with the Leaders in Diversity(Business)award at bothQueenslandand National levels. These honours speak to the breadth of our approach – expanding participation for women in trade pathways, creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous engagement, welcoming global capability and embedding inclusive practices across our organisation.

We arean Equal Opportunity employer who arecommitted to providing a recruitment process that is fair,equitable, and accessible. If you require adjustments to support your application, we encourage you to reach out so we can ensure the process works for you.