Lead Electrical Engineer

Sedgman Prudentia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman Prudentia is seeking a Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer for our Adelaide office. You will lead multidisciplinary projects in minerals processing and plant optimisation, reviewing drawings and providing commissioning support.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 7–10 years in Australia, strong communication, and familiarity with Australian Standards. This role demands leadership and hands-on project delivery in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
• 7 to 10 years of experience as an Engineer in Australia.
• Experience in heavy industry electrical and instrumentation design with drawings review and construction support.
• Ability to prepare and maintain project documentation and design specifications.
• Site experience including investigations, scoping, commissioning and contractor management.
• Strong written and spoken English for client interaction.
• Familiarity with Australian Standards.
• Experience with early-stage studies for electrical/instrumentation systems.
• Ability to lead studies and projects in a discipline lead capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and instrumentation studies and projects as discipline lead.
• Review and mark up technical drawings; provide construction and commissioning support.
• Prepare design specifications, reports, and work packs/scopes of work.
• Manage site investigations, scoping, commissioning and contractor coordination.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Client liaison

HAZOP facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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.