Job description Lead Electrical Engineer | 12-Month Contract An excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join a globally recognised engineering consultancy supporting a major portfolio of sustaining capital projects across the resources sector.
Working within a highly regarded engineering team, you will provide technical leadership across a range of brownfield mining projects, delivering electrical design solutions from concept through to detailed design and project execution.
Role Opportunity We are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer with a strong design background to support a long-term pipeline of sustaining capital projects for Tier 1 mining clients.
This role will see you leading electrical design activities across a diverse portfolio of brownfield upgrades, power infrastructure projects and operational improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mining, resources, heavy industry or engineering consulting environments, with a balanced background across both HV and LV power systems.
This is a hands-on engineering position suited to someone who enjoys technical delivery and mentoring engineers rather than a purely project management-focused role.
Based in Perth, this position offers minimal site travel and the opportunity to contribute to some of the industry's most significant ongoing resource projects while working within a collaborative and highly experienced engineering team.
Benefits • $130 - $150/hr inclusive of superannuation • 12-month contract with strong extension potential • Perth-based role with minimal site travel required • Long-term sustaining capital project pipeline • Work across multiple Tier 1 mining operations • Technical leadership position within a respected engineering team • Exposure to major brownfield mining projects • Diverse HV and LV electrical engineering scope • Team-oriented and highly experienced project environment • Opportunity to influence project outcomes and engineering standards • Flexible and supportive team culture • Immediate start available Essential Qualifications Skills • Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering • Extensive electrical engineering experience within mining, resources or heavy industry • Proven experience leading electrical design and project delivery activities • Strong HV and LV power systems background • Experience delivering brownfield and sustaining capital projects • Electrical design experience from concept through detailed design • Knowledge of power distribution, substations, switchgear and associated infrastructure • Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills • Ability to provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams • Experience with relevant Australian standards and industry regulations • Full Australian working rights Desirable Experience • Engineering consultancy experience • Experience supporting major copper, gold or iron ore operations • Exposure to large-scale underground or processing plant projects • Design experience across 11kV, 33kV and higher voltage systems • Familiarity with power system studies and protection systems • Experience with electrical infrastructure upgrades and plant expansions • Chartered status or progress towards chartership • Commissioning and start-up experience • Previous experience on Tier 1 mining client projects Duties Responsibilities • Lead electrical engineering activities across sustaining capital projects • Deliver electrical designs from concept through detailed engineering phases • Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary project teams • Develop HV and LV power system designs and specifications • Prepare and review engineering calculations and design documentation • Coordinate with project managers, designers and client representatives • Support project planning, estimation and execution activities • Review vendor documentation and technical submissions • Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality, safety and compliance requirements • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and HAZOP activities • Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers • Support project commissioning and handover activities where required • Maintain compliance with applicable standards, procedures and client requirements • Contribute to continuous improvement and engineering best practice initiatives Our Client Our client is a leading international engineering consultancy delivering innovative solutions across mining, resources, energy and infrastructure sectors.
With a strong pipeline of sustaining capital projects and long-standing relationships with major resource operators, they offer engineers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.
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About Titan Recruitment Titan Recruitment is an Australian-owned engineering and technology recruitment consultancy with over 25 years of industry experience.
We specialise in delivering recruitment solutions across mining, resources, energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors throughout Australia.

📌 Lead Electrical Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Titan Recruitment
📍 Perth