Senior E&I Design Engineer

Ampol; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampol is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support brownfield capital projects within a major refinery environment in Lytton, QLD. The role covers FEED through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and start-up in a multidisciplinary team.

You will work on 11 kV and distribution systems, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and power systems, contributing to safety studies, FAT/SAT, and commissioning activities. This is a 12-month temporary full-time role based in Brisbane.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in refining, oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, power generation, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated experience delivering brownfield capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design packages, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support electrical systems design including 11 kV and 3.3 kV networks, MCCs, transformers, and protective relays.
• Participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Contribute to HAZOPs, MOC, and safety studies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders; manage procurement support and vendor reviews.

Skills

Safety-focused engineering

Project delivery

Stakeholder communication

Technical leadership

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

RPEQ accreditation

Tools

Honeywell DCS

Triconex SIS

Industrial automation systems

Job description

At Ampol, we believe in thePower of Us- the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference.

As a leading energy companyoperatingacross Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and from the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure,tradingand shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger - powering progress for our customers, communities, and people.

Your career here is yours to shape. We back our people with real opportunities, the tools to grow, and a culture that rewards ownership and initiative. Whetheryou’redeepening yourexpertiseor taking on something new,we’llsupport you to power a career that works for you.

We’rebuilding a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued - because when people are free to be themselves, powerful things happen.

About Infrastructure
Ampol has been proudlyfuellingAustralia since 1900, from humble beginnings, through 120 years of growth and change. We are the operational heart of the business, responsible for the refinement and distribution of petrol and petroleum products. Our operations span the country and working with us will provide you with the opportunity to meet a diverse team of experts who help make Ampol the energy supply chain leader it is today.

This purpose reflects our commitment to delivering value for our customers and our people now, through safe, reliable, and competitive operations. As we look to the future, we will continue to innovate through new energy and fuel solutions to deliver on powering better journeys, today and tomorrow.

About the role:

Reporting to the E&I Project Lead Engineer, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support the delivery of brownfield capital projects within a major refinery environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, you will provide electrical engineering expertise from Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and plant start-up. This role is based in Lytton, QLD and is a temporary fulltime position of 12 months with the possibility for an extension.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects involving high-voltage and low-voltage power systems, hazardous area installations, motor control systems, and critical plant infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

Deliver electrical engineering design packages, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Design and support electrical systems including:

• 11 kV distribution systems
• 3.3 kV and 415 V power distribution networks
• Switchgear and Motor Control Centres (MCCs)
• Power and distribution transformers
• UPS and battery systems
• Protection relays and auxiliary power systems
• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), soft starters, and electric motors

Perform electrical studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, cable sizing, voltage drop, earthing, and arc flash assessments.

Ensure compliance with project requirements, Australian Standards, and company engineering specifications.

Support project cost estimates, schedules, progress reporting, and risk management activities.

Coordinate with operations, maintenance, project engineers, designers, vendors, and contractors.

Prepare technical requisitions and participate in equipment procurement, bid evaluations, and vendor reviews.

Provide technical support during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), construction, commissioning, and plant start-up activities.

Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews, Management of Change (MOC), and safety studies.

Contribute to the development of construction execution plans, commissioning plans, and start-up strategies.

About you:

You are a safety-focused engineer with a practical approach to project delivery and a strong commitment to engineering excellence. You can effectively manage competing priorities, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Key skills and experience:

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Current RPEQ accreditation.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in refining, oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, power generation, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated experience delivering brownfield capital projects.

Strong working knowledge of:

• AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules
• AS 2067 Substations and High Voltage Installations
• AS/NZS 3008 Cable Selection Standards

Proven experience with:

• 11 kV distribution systems
• 3.3 kV and 415 V electrical infrastructure
• High-voltage and low-voltage switchgear
• MCCs, transformers, protection systems, and motor control equipment
• Experience in hazardous area electrical design and installation requirements.
• Strong understanding of electrical equipment procurement, vendor management, FAT/SAT activities, and commissioning processes.
• Exposure to Honeywell DCS, Triconex SIS, and industrial automation systems will be highly regarded.
• Ability to work autonomously while effectively engaging with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Applications close on 06 December 2026

We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol.