Senior Electrical Engineer - Industrial & Mining Automation

Minetek; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Team support

Job summary

Minetek is a global air, water and sound solutions provider based here in Australia. The Senior Electrical Engineer will design, develop and deliver electrical engineering solutions across Minetek’s global projects, providing technical leadership through the full project lifecycle.

Working with internal teams and clients, you will ensure LV/MV systems, switchboards, MCCs and control panels are designed and commissioned safely, in line with AS3000, AS3008, AS61439, AS4871 and related standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience delivering electrical designs from concept to commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV systems and industrial power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and delivery of turnkey electrical systems for industrial/mining applications.
• Develop, review, and approve electrical designs including LV and MV systems, switchboards, motor control systems, control panels, transformers, generators, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Produce detailed engineering documentation including electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, cable schedules, design calculations, test procedures, commissioning documentation, and as-built records.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with relevant standards and regulations including AS3000, AS3008, AS61439, AS4871, UL508A, and other applicable international standards.
• Provide technical support throughout the manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and handover phases of projects.
• Participate in commissioning activities, troubleshooting, system testing, and validation of electrical systems at customer sites both locally and internationally.
• Collaborate with automation and controls teams to develop integrated electrical solutions involving PLCs, HMIs, and control systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior electrical engineers, supporting capability development, design reviews, and engineering best practices.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and clients to resolve technical issues and deliver successful project outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across electrical design processes, engineering standards, documentation, and quality systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial/mining experience

PLCs/HMIs integration

High voltage/motor control

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Minetek is a global air, water and sound solutions provider based here in Australia. The Senior Electrical Engineer will design, develop and deliver electrical engineering solutions across Minetek’s global projects, providing technical leadership through the full project lifecycle.

Working with internal teams and clients, you will ensure LV/MV systems, switchboards, MCCs and control panels are designed and commissioned safely, in line with AS3000, AS3008, AS61439, AS4871 and related standards.