Principal Electrical Engineer
Core
Lead electrical engineering projects from concept to delivery for mining, mineral processing, and industrial facilities, balancing hands-on technical design with project management.
Role type
Principal Electrical Engineer (Mining & Industrial)
Builds
HV and LV electrical systems, design documentation, and technical specifications for mining and industrial projects.
Domain
Mining, mineral processing, and heavy industrial sectors
Required skills
Electrical system design (HV/LV), load flow studies, fault level analysis, cable and equipment sizing, earthing and lightning protection, project budget and schedule management, technical documentation (SLDs, schematics), multidisciplinary team leadership, client relationship management
Preferred skills
Experience in engineering consulting environments
Technologies
Single line diagrams (SLDs), schematics, termination drawings
Responsibilities
Lead electrical engineering projects from concept, design, and procurement; Design and review HV and LV electrical systems; Produce electrical design documentation; Undertake electrical engineering calculations; Prepare technical specifications and procurement documentation; Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources; Provide technical leadership and mentoring; Support site commissioning and troubleshooting
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight