Lead Electrical Engineer

Sedgman; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Safety culture advancement

Friendly social environment

Job summary

Sedgman Pty Limited is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to coordinate and direct the electrical design function for mineral processing projects. You will oversee studies, design, and delivery across Australia and globally, ensuring compliance with standards and client expectations.

The role requires a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical), P.Eng accreditation as applicable, and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in engineering design or operations, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in engineering design, consultancy or operations.
• Proven experience on mineral processing projects.
• Strong technical design capability and ability to lead and review engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and deliver high-quality electrical engineering solutions that meet client requirements and standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in electrical design systems and practices.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure project delivery.
• Manage budgets, resources, schedules, and workloads to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Lead and review electrical design activities, including studies and design documentation.
• Support tendering, estimating and project execution with technical guidance.
• Conduct design reviews for compliance with standards and Sedgman requirements.
• Contribute to quality management and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Technical design

Project coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) accreditation

Job description

Job Description

Sedgman Pty Limited is a market leader in the design, construction and operation of mineral processing plants for the global resources sector. Our specialised technical expertise, proven track record in Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management (EPC and EPCM) delivery and our advanced commercial capabilities enable us to provide complete solutions which are valued by our clients. Sedgman Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of CIMIC Group Limited, one of the world’s leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner. Setting the standard in terms of safety, innovation, technical capability and project delivery we offer outstanding career opportunities with offices throughout Australia, Canada, Germany and across the globe. The expertise and enthusiasm of our people and professional, friendly atmosphere is paramount to our continued success. Sedgman is proud to offer the position of Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team in Perth. In this role you will coordinate and direct the design function across our minerals processing and supporting site infrastructure projects in studies, design, and supporting the delivery of projects both in Australia and across the globe.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide technical leadership and deliver high-quality electrical engineering solutions that meet client requirements, project objectives, and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in electrical design systems, methodologies, and engineering practices.
• Collaborate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage engineering budgets, resources, schedules, and workloads to achieve project targets for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Lead and review electrical design activities, including studies, reports, specifications, cost estimates, and design documentation.
• Support tendering, estimating, and project execution activities through the provision of technical expertise and engineering guidance.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure technical accuracy, compliance with Australian and international standards, and alignment with Sedgman requirements.
• Contribute to quality management initiatives and the ongoing improvement of engineering processes, standards, and systems.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) accreditation (as per local requirements).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in an engineering design, consultancy or operational environment.
• Proven experience working on mineral processing projects.
• Strong technical design capability and ability to lead and review engineering work.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible arrangements to help you achieve work-life balance
• A focus on your professional development and opportunities to grow your career within Sedgman
• A collaborative focus on continuous improvement and innovation in our safety culture
• A friendly and social work environment

Please note you will be an Australian citizen or currently hold Permanent Residency (PR) and be able to work lawfully in Australia.

Sedgman is an equal opportunity employer - We support diversity in the workplace and a culture where employees can reach their full potential by feeling respected, included and heard.