Senior Electrical Engineer

Ampcontrol; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcontrol in Mackay is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer for the QLD Service team. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality HV/LV electrical design and project delivery for mining, utilities and industrial clients across North Queensland.

You will work on diverse projects, provide technical leadership, assist with estimation and tender activity, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with Australian standards and Ampcontrol procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Significant electrical engineering design experience in mining, heavy industry or utilities.
• Strong knowledge of HV and LV electrical systems and Australian standards.
• Experience managing engineering projects from design through commissioning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across HV and LV electrical design and project delivery.
• Develop and review electrical designs ensuring compliance with standards and Ampcontrol procedures.
• Perform engineering calculations, specify equipment and prepare technical documentation.
• Engage with customers and project teams to deliver practical engineering solutions.
• Support estimation, tender reviews, design reviews and quality assurance.
• Provide technical support during installation, testing and commissioning.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of standards and processes.

Skills

HV/LV electrical design

Project delivery

Customer engagement

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Ampcontrol is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our QLD Service team based in Mackay.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and customer-focused engineer to play a key role in delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions across North Queensland’s mining, utilities and industrial sectors; with a focus on meeting the power distribution and control requirements for mining clients in both surface and underground operations.

Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, you will provide technical expertise in high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical design, estimation and project delivery, while supporting the development of engineering capability within the business.

Combining hands‑on engineering with customer engagement, project coordination and technical leadership, this role will suit someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, taking ownership of projects and building strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across HV and LV electrical design and project delivery.
• Develop and review electrical designs, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, mining regulations and Ampcontrol procedures.
• Complete engineering calculations, equipment specifications and technical documentation.
• Liaise with customers and project teams to deliver practical engineering solutions.
• Support estimation, tender preparation, design reviews and quality assurance.
• Provide technical support throughout installation, testing and commissioning.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Significant electrical engineering design experience within mining, heavy industry or utilities.
• Strong knowledge of HV and LV electrical systems, Australian Standards and relevant mining regulations.
• Experience managing engineering projects from design through to commissioning.
• Strong communication, customer engagement and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and the ability to mentor and support others.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within deadlines.
• CPEng and RPEQ status, or working towards accreditation, will be highly regarded.

If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Ampcontrol by visiting www.ampcontrolgroup.com

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