Project Engineer - Electrical

North West Queensland; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging

Quarterly bonuses

Employee share scheme

Referral bonuses

Recognition programs

Study assistance

Discounted health insurance

DIDO & local allowances

Job summary

Evolution Mining's Ernest Henry mine in Queensland seeks a Project Engineer - Electrical to lead the delivery of electrical engineering projects, ensuring safe, reliable operations and asset performance across mining assets.

You will design, implement and manage electrical systems, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and contractors, and support commissioning and handover with a clear, proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience delivering engineering projects in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, control systems, automation and instrumentation.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Commitment to safety, health, environment and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and with safety and quality.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, schedules, budgets and resources.
• Review designs, technical specifications and equipment selection.
• Develop electrical design packages including power distribution, lighting, control systems, instrumentation and automation.
• Provide technical support during construction, installation and commissioning activities.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor progress and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in risk assessments and implement electrical safety controls.
• Engage with stakeholders and provide clear project updates and documentation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety compliance

Technical problem solving

Planning & prioritisation

Contractor management

Documentation & reporting

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, the Project Engineer - Electrical is responsible for the delivery of engineering projects at Ernest Henry, supporting safe, reliable and efficient mining operations.

This role encompasses the design, implementation and management of electrical systems across mining projects, ensuring all work meets safety, statutory, quality and performance standards. You will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors and site stakeholders to deliver projects from concept through to successful commissioning.

You will be part of a collaborative engineering and asset management team, contributing technical expertise, strong project execution capability, and a proactive safety mindset while supporting continuous improvement in electrical design and project delivery.,

• Leading engineering projects from concept through to completion
• Delivering projects on time, within budget, and in line with safety and quality expectations
• Coordinating projects, operations, maintenance and contractor teams, project schedules, budgets and resource plans
• Reviewing and approving designs, technical specifications and equipment selection
• Developing electrical design packages including power distribution, lighting, control systems, instrumentation and automation
• Providing technical support during construction, installation and commissioning activities
• Conducting site inspections, monitoring progress and resolving technical issues
• Participating in risk assessments and implementing effective electrical safety controls
• Engaging with stakeholders and providing clear project updates, reports and documentation

About the Employer

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company.

At Ernest Henry

At Ernest Henry, our mine life extension to 2040 and a doubling of ore reserves offers increased operational diversity on site and long‑term security for our people and the local community.

Your Benefits

Your benefits include

• relocation assistance
• salary packaging options (including novated leasing and remote area housing)
• quarterly bonuses
• an employee share scheme
• referral bonuses
• recognition programs
• study assistance
• discounted health insurance
• DIDO and local allowances

At Ernest Henry, you can choose what suits your lifestyle - FIFO options from Brisbane, Cairns and Townsville, DIDO with access to a top‑class camp, or living locally in the close‑knit Cloncurry community and being home each night.

About the Candidate

You are a qualified Electrical Engineer with experience delivering projects in mining or heavy industrial environments. You are confident managing projects in operational settings, communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, and applying practical engineering solutions that support production, safety and asset reliability.

You bring strong technical capability, structured project management skills, and a commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

You will also bring:

• An Engineering degree (Electrical) or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience in electrical engineering within mining or heavy industry
• Experience delivering engineering projects in an operational environment
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, control systems, automation and instrumentation
• Proven ability to manage contractors and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Well-developed planning, problem‑solving and prioritisation ability
• High standard of written and verbal communication
• Commitment to safety, health, environment and community practices