Lead Electrical Engineer

Sedgman Prudentia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman Prudentia in Adelaide is seeking a Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary projects in minerals processing and plant optimisation, based at our Adelaide office.

You will review designs, supervise construction and commissioning, manage stakeholder communication, and ensure compliance with Australian standards. A strong background in heavy industry electrical/instrumentation and project documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
• 7–10 years of experience as an engineer in Australia.
• Experience in heavy industry electrical and instrumentation design, including reviewing and marking up technical drawings and providing construction and commissioning support.
• Ability to prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, electrical and instrumentation design specifications, detailed designs, and work packs/scopes of work.
• Site experience in investigations, scoping, commissioning, and contractor management.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English with good communication for client interaction.
• Familiarity with Australian Standards.
• Experience conducting early-stage studies for electrical and instrumentation systems, including electrical system calculations.
• Ability to lead studies and projects in a discipline lead capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and instrumentation engineering activities on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Review and mark up technical drawings; provide construction and commissioning support.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and design specifications.
• Lead site investigations, scoping, commissioning, and contractor management.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Instrumentation design

Project documentation

Communication skills

Client interaction

Leadership ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Australian Standards

Job description

About the Role

Sedgman Prudentia are currently seeking a Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer to join our team at our Adelaide office. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of multi-disciplinary projects, including those related to minerals processing and plant optimisation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.


• Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience as an Engineer in Australia.


• Experience in heavy industry electrical and instrumentation design, including reviewing and marking up technical drawings and providing construction and commissioning support.


• Ability to prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, electrical and instrumentation design specifications, detailed designs, and work packs/scopes of work.


• Site experience in investigations, scoping, commissioning, and contractor management.


• Proficiency in both spoken and written English is required for this position, with good communication skills essential for regular client interaction.


• Familiarity with relevant Australian Standards.


• Experience conducting early-stage studies for electrical and instrumentation systems, including proficiency in electrical system calculations.


• Ability to lead studies and projects in a discipline lead capacity.

Desirable but not essential

• Knowledge and experience working with heavy industry clients in minerals processing.


• Registered/Chartered Engineer status.


• Knowledge of control systems design.


• Experience in a multi-disciplinary consultancy setting.


• Familiarity with process safety and machine safety.


• Experience with studies and (FEED).


• Proficiency in workshop facilitation (HAZOP).


• Project management skills.


• Expertise in the design and specification of electrical and instrumentation equipment for hazardous areas.


• Proficiency in hazardous areas design.

About SedgmanPrudentia

Office located in Brisbane, join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in engineering and design solutions. Our work environment offers:

• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance.


• Opportunities to broaden your knowledge, experience and continue to develop professionally.


• Supportive workplace culture, surrounded by great people.

What are some of the benefits of working with SedgmanPrudentia

• Competitive salary


• Flexible work arrangements.


• Collaborative and supportive workplace culture.


• Apply your technical expertise to lead engineering deliverables on a project.


• Contribute to a variety of projects across all engineering phases.