LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Archi Indonesia; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 420,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Archi Indonesia seeks a senior Electrical Engineer to lead all electrical activities for a mining expansion project in Indonesia. You will manage HV power system design, equipment specifications, and cross-disciplinary coordination across feasibility through commissioning phases.

The role requires 12–15 years in mining electrical engineering, strong leadership, and fluency in English, with willingness to work on-site at project locations and Jakarta offices. Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; master's preferred.
• 12–15 years of electrical engineering experience in mining or mineral processing.
• 5+ years as Lead or Senior Electrical Engineer on expansion/brownfield projects.
• Strong HV experience up to 150 kV and substation design.
• Experience as part of Owner’s Team or PMC is a plus.
• Proficient in IEC, IEEE, NEC standards and Indonesian regulations (PUIL, SPLN).
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering across Feasibility, FEED, Detailed Design, Construction and commissioning.
• Develop Electrical Basis of Design, SLDs, Load Lists, and equipment specs.
• Design HV power systems and integrate with existing plant and sites.
• Ensure proper selection and sizing of transformers, switchgear, motors and cables.
• Lead electrical discipline in HAZID/HAZOP and SIL studies.
• Review deliverables from consultants and contractors for quality and compliance.
• Drive design optimization through value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Identify long-lead equipment and support procurement strategy.
• Coordinate interfaces with Process, Mechanical, I&C, and Civil disciplines.
• Support Operations/Maintenance for reliability and operability.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

English fluency

Power systems

Project management

Owner’s Team / PMC experience

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

DigSilent

Job description

Duties

• Lead all electrical engineering activities throughout the Feasibility Study, FEED, Detailed Engineering Design, Construction, and Commissioning phases of the Toka Expansion Project.
• Develop and review the Electrical Basis of Design, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Load Lists, and electrical equipment specifications.
• Lead the design of High Voltage (HV) power systems, including integration with the existing plant, substations, and electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Ensure the proper selection, sizing, and specification of electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, motors, Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), cables, and associated systems.
• Lead the electrical discipline during HAZID, HAZOP, and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) studies.
• Support the development of the Electrical FEED Scope of Work.
• Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables from engineering consultants and contractors.
• Drive design optimization through value engineering, constructability, and cost-effective solutions.
• Identify long-lead electrical equipment and support procurement strategy development.
• Manage electrical interfaces between the existing operating plant and the new expansion facilities (brownfield integration).
• Coordinate closely with Process, Mechanical, Instrumentation & Control, and Civil & Structural disciplines.
• Work with Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure electrical system reliability, maintainability, and operability.
• Ensure compliance with Indonesian regulations (PUIL, SPLN, ESDM, AMDAL) and international standards (IEC, IEEE, NEC).
• Promote electrical safety, including hazardous area classification, arc flash studies, and compliance with project safety requirements.
• Provide technical support during construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of the Owner’s electrical engineering team.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Minimum 12–15 years of experience in electrical engineering for mining or mineral processing projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Lead or Senior Electrical Engineer on expansion or brownfield projects.
• Strong experience with High Voltage (HV) power systems (up to 150 kV), substation design, and brownfield electrical integration.
• Previous experience working as part of an Owner’s Team or Project Management Consultant (PMC) is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Indonesian electrical standards (PUIL, SPLN) and international standards (IEC, IEEE, NEC).
• Proficient in power system analysis software such as ETAP, PSCAD, DigSilent, or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Willing to work at the North Sulawesi Project Site and Jakarta Office as required by the project.
• Willing to work under a fixed-term project contract.
• Awareness of company safety and environmental standards.