Senior E&I Project Engineer – Brownfield Power Systems

Ampol Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampol is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support brownfield capital projects at a major refinery in Queensland. You will provide electrical engineering expertise from FEED through detailed design, construction, commissioning and plant start‑up as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Based in Lytton, Brisbane, this 12‑month temporary role offers exposure to 11 kV and 3.3 kV systems, HV switchgear, MCCs, protection systems and hazardous area installations while aligning with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design packages, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Design and support electrical systems including 11 kV, 3.3 kV and 415 V networks, MCCs, transformers, and protection systems.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, cable sizing, voltage drop, earthing, and arc flash assessments.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and Australian Standards.
• Support project cost estimates, schedules, progress reporting, and risk management.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, project engineers, designers, vendors, and contractors.
• Prepare technical requisitions and participate in procurement, bid evaluations, and vendor reviews.
• Provide technical support during FAT, SAT, construction, commissioning and start-up.
• Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews, MOC, and safety studies.
• Contribute to construction execution and commissioning plans and start-up strategies.

Skills

Safety mindset

Communication

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent

RPEQ accreditation

Tools

Honeywell DCS

Triconex SIS

Industrial automation systems

Job description

Ampol is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support brownfield capital projects at a major refinery in Queensland. You will provide electrical engineering expertise from FEED through detailed design, construction, commissioning and plant start‑up as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Based in Lytton, Brisbane, this 12‑month temporary role offers exposure to 11 kV and 3.3 kV systems, HV switchgear, MCCs, protection systems and hazardous area installations while aligning with