Lead Electrical Engineer

Sedgman Prudentia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman Prudentia in Brisbane seeks a Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer to join our team on diverse multi-disciplinary projects in minerals processing and plant optimisation.

You will lead electrical and instrumentation studies, review drawings, and provide construction and commissioning support while maintaining project documentation and liaising with clients. Strong English skills and familiarity with Australian Standards are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead studies and projects in a discipline lead capacity.
• Lead electrical and instrumentation engineering deliverables on projects.
• Review and markup technical drawings and provide construction/commissioning support.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and design specifications.
• Engage with clients regularly to provide updates and ensure alignment with requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Instrumentation design

Communication skills

Documentation

Client interaction

Standards knowledge

Leadership

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 Brisbane 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, with RPEQ preferable.
• 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 Sedgman Prudentia

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 Sedgman Prudentia

• 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.