Senior Electrical Engineer – Mining & Resources

EMtek Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Annual salary reviews

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to manage and execute technical projects in Melbourne, Perth, and Brisbane. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of engineering experience, strong knowledge in electrical engineering and control systems, and effective communication skills. The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of multidiscipline Engineering experience in the mining and resources sector within Australia.
• Proven experience as a design electrical engineer able to produce calculations and design documentation.
• Practical experience in construction, commissioning and/or operations in bulk materials processing.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and controls engineering for technical projects.
• Prepare designs and calculations to Australian Standards.
• Manage electrical design projects and provide technical advice.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Control Systems

Programming Languages (C, C++, .NET, Python)

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen across our Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane teams for a self-sufficient and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer. Reporting to the General Manager, the Senior Electrical Engineer will use strategic business knowledge, technical knowledge and experience to be an integral part of the execution of technical projects.

Type: Full time

Location
Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane

EMtek is a multidisciplinary engineering company built on strong values, ethics, and expertise. We offer professional, technical, and project management services across structural, mechanical, process, piping, civil, electrical, instrumentation, functional safety, process control, communications, and software engineering. Our specialists in each field make us your all-in-one strategic partner.

With over 180 employees, EMtek operates from central offices in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Ballarat. Our office network enables seamless collaboration across locations.

Our vision is to solve industry challenges through agile, intelligent solutions. We provide innovative engineering services at all project stages—from concept to operation.

We operate across diverse industries, including resources and minerals processing, materials handling, infrastructure, power and renewables, and decarbonisation. Some of our key clients include Fortescue, Iluka, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, Agnico Eagle, Newcrest, Newmont, Pilbara Minerals, and BHP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Electrical and controls engineering, taking designs from concept, into detailed IFC engineering deliverables.
• Prepare Electrical and instrumentation designs and calculations in accordance with relevant Client and Australian Standards
• Control System software design including PLC and SCADA
• Industrial Communication System Design, and Sound knowledge of IP Networks
• Sound Knowledge of Programming Languages (C, C++, .NET, Python, etc.)
• Configuration and Commissioning of Electrical (protection devices, VSD's, Instrumentation) and Control Systems
• Management and ownership of electrical design projects
• Prepare technical engineering documents as part of overall project engineering deliverables
• Providing technical review and advice to a growing team of electrical/controls engineers and to the wider EMtek team.
• Support and collaborate with other disciplines and designers to develop designs for a wide range of plant and infrastructure.
• Occasional visits to client sites as required
• Maintain a safety focus through all aspects of work

About you

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with a passion for discovery and a commitment to workplace wellbeing and safety. As part of a small, tight-knit team, strong relationship building, and communication skills will be critical in this role.

Skills and experience

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering
• 6+ years of multidiscipline Engineering experience in the mining and resources sector within Australia.
• Proven experience as a design electrical engineer (LV, HV, VSD’s, Instrumentation etc) able to produce calculations and design documentation
• Practical experience working in construction, commissioning and/or operations in the bulk materials and minerals processing industries
• Exposure to and knowledge of Control Systems in SCADA, PLC and RTU Platforms.
• Good presentation and communication skills at all levels.
• Awareness and collaboration across multiple disciplines, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and process controls
• Experience across a range of commodities, including gold, copper, lithium and iron ore, is favourable

Benefits to You

• Long-term stability with engaging projects in the pipeline.
• Paid overtime for additional working hours.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Professional yet relaxed environment with flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options and flexible hours.
• Opportunities to work from various company state office locations.
• Career development opportunities in technical engineering design, project and people management.
• Exposure to international projects across the Resources, Minerals Processing, Materials Handling, Infrastructure, Power & Renewables, Decarbonisation sectors.
• Friendly and supportive team with an Employee Assistance Program.
• Beautiful offices, cafes, amenities, showers, and bike racks for a comfortable work environment.

To apply

If you’re interested to know more please apply now and we’ll be in touch to discuss the company, position, remuneration and team in more details.
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