CareerPlan

Principal Electrical Engineer

Fortitude Valley, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-17 → 2026-11-11
Based in Australia

Core

Lead electrical engineering design and delivery for complex brownfield and greenfield mining projects, providing technical leadership in power distribution, substations, and HV/LV systems.

Role type

Principal Electrical Engineer (Mining & Metals)

Builds

Power distribution systems, substations, MCCs, HV/LV infrastructure for mining and resource clients

Domain

Mining and Metals / Heavy Industrial

Required skills

Electrical engineering design, power systems knowledge, HV/LV infrastructure expertise, project leadership, client advisory, technical mentoring, risk management, business development, Australian electrical design standards

Preferred skills

RPEQ registration, multidisciplinary team collaboration, business development capability

Technologies

Power distribution systems, substations, MCCs, HV/LV systems

Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering design and delivery, provide technical leadership across power distribution and HV/LV systems, mentor engineers and designers, act as trusted advisor to clients, manage project scope and outcomes, lead electrical studies and design reviews, support business development, review engineering documentation, identify and manage project risks

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership and mentorship