Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer – Mining & Metals

Chandler Macleod; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod seeks a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer for its mining and metals portfolio in Adelaide. The role covers concept through commissioning across brownfield projects, with strong emphasis on safety, design integrity and stakeholder management.

You will mentor teams and coordinate with clients and contractors to deliver multiple projects concurrently. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mining/heavy industry, a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, and proven ability to lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 10+ years experience in mining, minerals, metals, or heavy industrial sectors preferred.
• Strong brownfield project experience essential, with multiple projects delivered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering solutions across concept, design, execution and commissioning phases.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Develop fit-for-purpose electrical designs with safety, operability and lifecycle in mind.
• Lead or support project scope development, estimates, schedules and resource planning.
• Participate in HAZIDs, HAZOPs, Safety-in-Design and design reviews.
• Support site inspections, field engineering, construction and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage multiple projects to deliver on schedule, budget, and quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and digital engineering practices.

Skills

Brownfield experience

Electrical engineering

Stakeholder management

Client engagement

Office-based work

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Chandler Macleod seeks a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer for its mining and metals portfolio in Adelaide. The role covers concept through commissioning across brownfield projects, with strong emphasis on safety, design integrity and stakeholder management.

You will mentor teams and coordinate with clients and contractors to deliver multiple projects concurrently. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mining/heavy industry, a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, and proven ability to lead