Senior Engineer E&I

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Additional Superannuation

Long service leave

Job summary

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia (TLEA) invites applications for a Senior Engineer E&I at our Kwinana plant. The role covers E&I design across all project phases, defining scopes, conducting reviews, and approving documentation to meet project intent and standards.

Strong instrumentation and electrical design capabilities are essential, with experience from a design institute or consultancy preferred. The successful candidate will coordinate with engineering service providers, ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering with relevant industry background.
• Experience in electrical power system design for industrial or process plants, including HV/LV distribution and MCCs.
• Working knowledge of electrical design standards and software (AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 60079, ETAP).
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering.
• Proven experience in project management from design through commissioning.
• Experience in refining plant operations.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communications and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Applies a strong understanding of Electrical & Instrumentation engineering terminology and processes.
• Performs engineering tasks, validates construction methodologies, and guides engineering to standards.
• Ensure designs consider interfaces with mechanical, process and civil disciplines.
• Leads design, review and approval of electrical power systems (HV/LV distribution, MCCs, transformers, VSDs, UPS, motors).
• Reviews studies and calculations (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination).
• Ensures designs comply with Australian Standards and hazardous area requirements; supports safety in design.
• Signs off on engineering documentation; leads design reviews with other disciplines.
• Provides leadership to meet engineering and quality expectations.
• Identifies risks and fosters risk-aware culture.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation

Power system design

Project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree, Engineering

Tools

AS/NZS 3000

ETAP

Hazardous areas standards

Job description

We are a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium Corporation and IGO Ltd. As pioneers in the Australian lithium industry, we've already achieved great things, including building the first battery‑grade lithium hydroxide plant in Australia, paving the way for Australia to be a major player in the global transition to a clean energy future.

We’re looking for people who want to be a part of the industry of the future - people who work with purpose and urgency, take initiative, and rise to challenges. We're seeking individuals who empower others, embrace innovation, and want to work in an open and supportive environment, where teamwork and collaboration are valued.

At TLEA, you’ll be part of a team that is excited to be involved in a world‑class project that benefits not only the Western Australian community but the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you passionate about making a real impact?

TLEA is welcoming applications for a full time, 2 Year Max term Senior Engineer E&I to join our team working at our Kwinana plant.

The successful applicant will be responsible for E&I design activities across all project phases. This includes developing design scopes, conducting technical reviews, and approving engineering design documentation to ensure alignment with project intent and quality standards. The role will also and coordinate improvements to Technical Standards and support the performance of engineering service providers.

What we are really seeking is a proven Engineer with a strong Instrumentation background, who has ideally worked for a design institute or consultancy with the following experience:

• Review/input to PIDs
• Developing PCS I/O list
• Developing instrument MTO
• Selection of correct instruments according to the process/project requirements
• Selection of the correct modulation valves/actuated valves according to the process/project requirement
• Developing functional specification according to process/project requirement

Equally, we are seeking strong Electrical design capability, with demonstrated experience in:

• Review/input to electrical single line diagrams (SLDs) and load lists
• Developing electrical equipment specifications and datasheets (e.g. HV/LV switchgear, MCCs, transformers, VSDs, UPS and motors)
• Electrical load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, cable sizing and protection coordination/discrimination calculations
• Developing electrical cable schedules, cable routing and general arrangement/layout drawings
• Developing electrical material take-offs (MTO)
• Hazardous area classification and the selection of suitably rated electrical equipment
• Earthing, lightning protection and power distribution design for industrial facilities
• In addition to possessing our core values of distinction, pragmatism, honesty, tenacity and innovation, this position will suit candidates with a background in Brownfields operations and environments.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies a strong understanding of Electrical & Instrumentation engineering terminology, theory, core processes and discipline specific activities.
• Performs engineering tasks, validates construction methodologies, and provides guidance on engineering to ensure alignment with project, construction, and commissioning engineering standards
• Ensure Electrical & Instrumentation system designs appropriately consider all interfaces with other disciplines including mechanical, process and civil.
• Leads the design, review and approval of electrical power systems, including HV/LV power distribution, motor control, standby power, earthing and lightning protection.
• Reviews electrical studies and calculations (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination, cable sizing) and verifies electrical equipment specifications, single line diagrams and cable schedules.
• Ensures electrical designs comply with applicable Australian Standards and statutory requirements, including hazardous area (explosive atmosphere) requirements, and supports electrical safety in design.
• Reviews and signs off on all relevant engineering design documentation as the single point of accountability, engaging other disciplines as required during design reviews.
• Applies specialised discipline expertise and provides leadership to meet TLEA's engineering and quality expectations.
• Identifies and assesses risks, makes risk informed decisions, and builds a risk aware culture to support safe and productive performance outcomes.

WHAT YOU CAN BRING

• Extensive experience in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering role with relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical power system design for industrial or process plants, including HV/LV distribution, motor control centres, variable speed drives and protection.
• Working knowledge of electrical design standards and software, such as AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 60079 (hazardous areas), AS/NZS 61439 and ETAP (or equivalent power systems analysis tools).
• Bachelor's degree or higher, Engineering.
• Proven experience in project management from design through to commissioning.
• Experience in refining plant operations
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Effective communications and leadership capabilities with the ability to convey technical knowledge clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated focus on following and upholding established processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Office programs skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• Contribute to a green and sustainable industry of the future.
• Competitive salary with a performance-based discretionary bonus structure
• Additional Superannuation
• Award and recognition program
• Long service leave option after 5 years (pro rata)
• Supportive colleagues committed to your success and well‑being
• Inclusive and diverse work environment

LOCATION

TLEA proudly acknowledges and the Whadjuk and Gnaala Karla Boodja people of the Noongar Nation, as the traditional custodians of the Kwinana area, where we operate our plant.

Kwinana is 38 km from the Perth central business district, 20 km from City of Fremantle and just 7km from Rockingham.

Applicants are advised that the shortlisting and interview process may commence before the closing date.

At Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, we embrace and recognise the value of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.