Principal Electrical Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead high-stakes electrical engineering for industrial and water projects, shaping power systems for open cut and underground mining. You’ll work within the Resources + Industrial team to deliver technical outputs while growing the service offering and mentoring junior engineers. Expect collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and close client engagement to maintain cost, scope, and schedule. This is a growth-focused leadership path within a global firm that values innovation, equity, and sustainable infrastructure. You’ll have opportunities to travel or establish a long-term base in our Perth office, contributing to regional and client-facing initiatives.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible start and finish times
• Working from home options
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Additional annual leave + salary packaging
• Wellbeing benefits (vaccinations, health insurance discounts)
• Employee stock purchase plans

Responsibilities

• Deliver Industrial/Infrastructure projects to high standards, on time and within budget
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams
• Mentor and coach junior engineers
• Identify opportunities to develop new service offerings
• Engage with clients to maintain relationships and deliverables
• Contribute to long-term growth strategy for the Industrial sector
• Support operations and maintenance considerations in designs
• Produce engineering documentation like specifications and reports

Key requirements

• 10+ years’ experience
• Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven engineering/design experience in mining, local government or heavy industry
• Experience with HV/LV distribution, controls and communications, safety systems, and motor controls
• Proficient in creating technical specifications, datasheets, reports, and scopes of works
• CPEng desirable
• Ability to mentor and build strong client relationships

• Mentorship and leadership
• Client relationship management
• Team collaboration
• HV/LV distribution design
• Industrial electrical systems
• Controls and communications

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