Senior Electrical Engineer

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to oversee HV and LV electrical design from concept through to commissioning. You will ensure safe, practical and reliable solutions that meet legislative, technical and Fortescue engineering requirements.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, consultants and suppliers to resolve technical challenges and support decarbonisation projects. The role reports to the Principal Electrical Engineer and involves site travel across Perth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years' experience delivering mining, industrial, utilities or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of AC power systems including HV/LV distribution, transformers, protection systems and switchgear.
• Understanding of Western Australian legislation, mining regulations and Australian Standards.
• Experience with HV protection systems, protection coordination studies and protection relay commissioning.
• Desirable experience with protection relay platforms (SEL, ABB, Siemens or GE Multilin).
• Underground mining electrical engineering experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and provide sound technical judgement.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and assure electrical designs, drawings and specifications prepared by consultants and suppliers.
• Provide senior electrical engineering expertise across infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning.
• Develop and review electrical system architectures and technical standards for HV and LV systems.
• Ensure designs comply with WA legislation, Australian Standards and Fortescue requirements.
• Provide input on AC power systems including HV/LV distribution, protection systems and transformers.
• Review protection settings and relay commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to deliver safe, practical electrical solutions across multiple projects.
• Support design assurance, commissioning and emerging engineering issue resolution.

Skills

AC power systems

HV/LV distribution

Protection systems

Transformers

Switchgear

Motors

Power system design

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Protection relay platforms: SEL

Protection relay platforms: ABB

Protection relay platforms: Siemens

Protection relay platforms: GE Multilin

Job description

Our Opportunity

Location: Perth - Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people. Ad hoc site travel as required.

Roster: Monday – Friday

Reporting to the Principal Electrical Engineer, the role will oversee HV and LV electrical design from concept through to commissioning, ensuring safe, practical and reliable solutions that meet legislative, technical and Fortescue engineering requirements. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, consultants and suppliers to resolve technical challenges and support the successful delivery of innovative decarbonisation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assure electrical designs, calculations, drawings, studies and specifications prepared by engineering consultants and equipment suppliers.
• Provide senior electrical engineering expertise across infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning, including design reviews, FAT, SAT and technical acceptance.
• Develop and review electrical system architectures, equipment specifications and technical standards for HV and LV electrical systems.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with Western Australian legislation, Australian Standards, Electrical Safety in Design principles and Fortescue engineering requirements.
• Provide technical guidance across AC power systems, including HV/LV distribution, protection systems, transformers, switchgear, motors and associated infrastructure.
• Review HV protection systems, protection coordination studies, protection settings and relay commissioning activities.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project teams, consultants, contractors and equipment suppliers to resolve technical issues and support project delivery.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to develop safe, practical and reliable electrical solutions across multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide technical input through project delivery, including supporting design assurance, commissioning and resolution of emerging engineering issues.
• Work autonomously while managing multiple priorities and evolving project requirements in a dynamic decarbonisation environment.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years' experience delivering mining, industrial, utilities or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of AC power systems, including HV/LV distribution, protection systems, transformers, switchgear, motors and power system design.
• Strong understanding of Western Australian electrical legislation, mining regulations, Electrical Safety in Design principles and applicable Australian Standards.
• Demonstrated experience with HV protection systems, protection coordination studies, protection setting reviews and commissioning of protection relays.
• Experience with protection relay platforms such as SEL, ABB, Siemens or GE Multilin is highly desirable.
• Underground mining electrical engineering experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and provide sound technical judgement with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to multiple concurrent priorities and evolving project requirements.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.