Electrical Field Engineer | Immediate short-term contract
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Field Engineer to join a globally recognised engineering and project delivery organisation supporting one of Australia's largest and most significant mine rehabilitation projects.
Working within a high-performing project team, you will provide field engineering expertise across electrical construction, commissioning and subcontractor management activities, ensuring works are executed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Role Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Field Engineer to support a major resources rehabilitation project in Northern Australia. This role will see you working closely with construction and project teams, providing technical oversight across electrical installation, commissioning, work packaging, material management and quality assurance activities.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in electrical construction and field engineering, with practical experience across HV and LV power distribution systems, industrial infrastructure and multidisciplinary project environments. This is a hands-on site-based position suited to someone who enjoys solving problems in the field, coordinating contractors and driving project outcomes.
This opportunity is offered on an initial month-to-month contract basis with strong potential for ongoing extensions, supporting a long-term project pipeline.
Benefits
$100 - $120/hr inclusive of superannuation
Initial short-term rolling contract with extension potential
FIFO opportunity on a major resources project
Work on one of Australia's largest mine rehabilitation projects
Join a globally recognised engineering organisation




Diverse electrical construction and commissioning scope
Strong safety-first project culture
Long-term project pipeline and future opportunities
Immediate start available
Collaborative and experienced project team environment
Essential Qualifications & Skills
Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Extensive experience in electrical field engineering, construction or commissioning environments
Strong understanding of HV and LV power generation and distribution systems
Experience with electrical equipment including switchgear, substations, motors and associated infrastructure
Proven experience supporting construction, installation and commissioning activities
Experience coordinating contractors and subcontractors on major projects
Strong knowledge of safety, quality and compliance requirements within resources or heavy industry environments
Experience preparing construction work packs, drawings and technical documentation
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
Full Australian working rights
Willingness to work FIFO rosters as required
Desirable Experience
Experience on major mining, resources or industrial projects
Rehabilitation, closure or sustaining capital project experience
Exposure to commissioning and completions systems




Experience with instrumentation and control systems
Previous experience working within EPCM or owner-side project environments
Knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) processes
Experience with construction planning and work packaging activities
Exposure to large-scale brownfield project environments
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide electrical field engineering support across project construction activities
Coordinate electrical installation and commissioning works
Prepare and review construction work packs, drawings and documentation
Support material management, procurement and field purchases
Verify quantities and maintain project tracking systems
Conduct inspections, testing and quality assurance activities
Review and approve inspection and test plans where required
Coordinate subcontractors and construction contractors onsite
Support stakeholder management and change management activities
Ensure all works comply with project safety, quality and environmental requirements
Assist with issue resolution, troubleshooting and technical decision making
Contribute to continuous improvement and project delivery initiatives
Maintain strong focus on protected execution and project outcomes
Our Client
Our client is a leading international engineering and project delivery organisation with a strong track record across mining, resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. They are delivering a major rehabilitation project that will set a benchmark for mine closure and environmental restoration in Australia, providing engineers with the opportunity to work on a technically challenging and nationally significant project.
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