Principal E&I Engineer

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discounts

Insurance benefits

EVs

Groceries

Job summary

Verbrec is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Adelaide to lead electrical and instrumentation design across mining and hydrocarbon projects. The role focuses on delivering safe, innovative solutions from concept through commissioning, with a strong emphasis on client delivery and team collaboration.

You will bring 10+ years of relevant experience, design exposure to LV/HV systems, PLC/Remote IO, and a track record of delivering on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Instrument and Control or Mechatronics is mandatory.
• CPEng certification from Engineers Australia is preferred.
• 10+ years of electrical and instrumentation engineering experience.
• Experience with LV/HV distribution design and motor control centres.
• Mining, oil & gas, water or infrastructure sector experience.

Skills

Electrical engineering

LV/HV distribution design

Motor control centres

PLC & Remote IO

Mining electrical infra

Open pit & underground

Power system modelling

Protection design

Project delivery

Education

Electrical, Instrument & Control or Mechatronics degree

CPEng certification

Tools

ETAP

PowerCAD

Elek

Job description

• Full time - Permanent opportunity based in our new office in Adelaide CBD
• Collaborative, high-performing team with a strong focus on people
• Discounted lifestyle perks such as gym, insurance, EVs, groceries & more

Make a real impact

At Verbrec, you will get to directly influence the transition to renewable energy systems and decarbonisation. Help us as we become a recognised partner for a sustainable future while enabling our clients and their customers achieve their energy transition objectives.

With over 600 dedicated team members operating out of locations across Australia and New Zealand, Verbrec is an ASX listed company (ASX: VBC) providing industry leading engineering, operations and asset management services across the entire asset lifecycle, with a significant focus on growth into new and existing industries.

We take pride in our focus on safety, while driving a strong people-focused culture to make transformations toward a sustainable and smart future.

We are problem solvers

It’s rewarding to be part of Verbrec, a place for creative thinkers with innovative technical solutions, who are active in enabling a sustainable future for our clients.

Due to a growth in our workload, we are looking for a PrincipalElectrical Engineer who is proactive in client delivery and is looking for a team that is fun and collaborative.

Our team are well known for delivering innovative, safe and industry leading projects. We lead the way in materials handling and water infrastructure projects and are seeing continual projects across mining and hydrocarbon clients across the state. You will be a detail-oriented Engineer, with project, site or consultancy experiences capable of working from initial concept, through coordination of detailed design, to installation and commissioning.

We are Agile

This allows us to be light on our feet and progressive as we don’t get bogged down in bureaucracy. We get that the 9-5 isn’t for everyone, and we’re open to hear what works for you.

You will be an experienced Engineer, capable of working with a passionate team of engineers, and designers to produce engineering deliverables to Verbrec and clients’ standards. As a professional engineer you will offer:

• Relevant (10+ years) and current Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering experience
• Design exposure to LV and HV distribution system design including motor control centres and switchboards
• PLC and Remote IO control system design
• Material handling and process plant instrumentation design
• Exposure to Open pit and underground mining electrical infrastructure design
• HV and LV power system modelling and protection design in, ETAP, PowerCAD and Elek preferred
• Experience working in the mining, oil and gas, water and infrastructure sectors.
• Experience generating study reports, scopes of work, equipment specifications and datasheets.
• Experience generating engineering estimates and quotations.
• Strong focus on safety in design
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to Verbrec’s and client’s standards.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• The role will be predominantly office based but the applicant should be willing to occasionally work onsite.
• Degree or equivalent experience/qualifications is mandatory (Electrical, Instrument and Control or Mechatronics).
• Hold CPEng certification from Engineers Australia

We are growing

At Verbrec, we empower change and create opportunities for you to develop a supercharged career pathway, whether it is a technical, or focused on the people. We attribute our growth to our team, enjoying what they do by and having a meaningful impact on projects that will shape our future.

The new Verbrecbrand represents our evolution and continued growth by leveraging emerging techniques and technologies for the benefit of our clients.Evolution, engineered.

Our Vision- Meeting the future by engineering transformative solutions through full project and asset lifecycles.

Our Promise to You- We believe in passionate and innovative people delivering our success. We take pride in seeing our people continually develop their career opportunities and access wonderful employee benefits. We offer our people engaging and challenging work, the opportunity for personal success and, a fun and friendly culture. We are an inclusive workplace, and we believe in diversity and opportunity for all.

Visit us at https://verbrec.com/join-our-team/ to learn aboutEmployee Benefits, Learning & Development opportunities, our projects and other perkswe offer to our employees at Verbrec.

*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply*

Only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered.

29 September 2026Adelaide South Australia, AustraliaFull TimeEngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering