Project Engineer - Electrical & Control Systems

Site: Cape Lambert
Assignment length: 12 months
Roster: FIFO 5/2 4/3
Pay rate:$115 per hour + super

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer - Electrical & Control Systems to join a high-performing team delivering projects within a major mining operation.

Key responsibilities include:

- Interacting with project owners and sponsors to develop project scope documents
- Preparing cost estimates, project schedules, and cashflow forecasts
- Coordinating with engineering teams, vendors, procurement stakeholders, and contractors to successfully deliver projects
- Facilitating the development of Statements of Work (SOW) and detailed engineering designs
- Working closely with Construction Advisors and contractors to review construction methodologies and equipment selection
- Monitoring and tracking project costs and schedules, including the preparation of monthly project reports
- Ensuring quality assurance processes are maintained and contractor deliverables meet project scope requirements
- Managing testing, commissioning, and performance verification activities, supported by comprehensive documentation
- Driving project outcomes while maintaining compliance with relevant safety, technical, and operational standards

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

- Proven experience in Project Management within mining, heavy industry, or industrial environments




- A Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' experience in mining or bulk materials handling industries
- Strong experience with industrial electrical and control systems, preferably within mining operations
- Design experience across HV and LV power distribution systems, Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and rotor starter systems
- Experience with PLC and SCADA systems, including Schneider, GE, and Wonderware platforms
- Working knowledge of power system analysis software such as ETAP, PSCAD, and PowerFactory
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and collaboration skills
- Sound understanding of relevant Australian Standards and Rio Tinto standards
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a energetic project environment

If you are a motivated Electrical Project Engineer looking to make a significant impact within a leading mining operation, we encourage you to apply.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

📌 Project Engineer - Electrical & Control Systems (Perth)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 Perth