12-Month Contract | 9:5 Roster | FIFO – Brisbane or Cairns Candidates Preferred | September Start We are currently recruiting an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Electrical to join the site-based Project Delivery team supporting Rio Tinto Weipa Bauxite Operations at Amrun.
This is a 12-month opportunity suited to an experienced Electrical Project Engineer with a strong background in site-based project delivery, construction and commissioning, ideally within mining, resources or heavy industry.
Due to the FIFO arrangements for this position, candidates based in Brisbane or Cairns are preferred.
Working across a varied portfolio of multidisciplinary projects, you'll take ownership of electrical scopes from planning and procurement through construction, commissioning and project close-out.
What's on Offer?
Weipa – Amrun, QLD
FIFO role – Brisbane or Cairns-based candidates preferred
9 days on / 5 days off roster
12-hour days
September **** commencement
12-month contract
Pay rate: To be confirmed based on experience
Diverse electrical construction and commissioning scope
Site-based project delivery environment
Opportunity to work across multiple multidisciplinary projects
Flexibility required around FIFO travel days and project requirements
The Role
As the Senior Project Engineer – Electrical, you'll join the site-based Project Delivery team and lead the execution of electrical scopes across a range of projects supporting the Weipa Bauxite Operations.
You'll work closely with contractors, Construction Leads, engineering teams and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with technical, quality, schedule and cost requirements.
Your responsibilities will span the full project lifecycle, including contractor management, technical queries, procurement, estimating, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, quality assurance, construction and commissioning.
Current Project Scope




Lighting and power supply for culverts on the Amrun Haul Road
Radio tower installation
Accommodation module installations
Minor infrastructure installations
Tailings Dam decant pump decommissioning and commissioning
This position will suit an engineer who is comfortable managing multiple electrical work fronts within an operational site environment.
Previous experience within mining, resources, heavy industry or major operational facilities will be highly regarded.
Due to the FIFO arrangements, applicants currently based in Brisbane or Cairns are preferred for this opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Leading contractors and Construction Leads across electrical scopes of work
Coordinating and overseeing electrical construction activities
Managing QA for onsite electrical works, including construction verification inspections
Reviewing technical designs, drawings, specifications and project documentation
Managing and responding to technical queries
Coordinating activities and interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines
Coordinating procurement of materials, equipment and project resources
Supporting estimating and project planning activities
Identifying and managing project risks throughout construction and commissioning
Developing and managing project schedules
Leading project cost tracking and forecasting
Supporting financial reporting and cost control
Monitoring production performance and project KPIs
Coordinating testing and commissioning activities
Managing project close-out and as-constructed documentation
Ensuring contractors and project activities comply with site requirements




Maintaining a strong focus on health, safety and quality throughout project delivery
About You
You're an experienced Electrical Project Engineer who understands what it takes to deliver projects successfully in a live, site-based environment.
You're equally comfortable reviewing technical documentation, walking down construction works, managing contractors, resolving technical issues and keeping a close eye on schedule, cost and project risk.
Most importantly, you can take ownership of your electrical scopes and drive them safely through construction, testing, commissioning and close-out while effectively managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Approximately 5–8 years' relevant site-based project execution experience
Strong electrical construction, testing and commissioning experience
Demonstrated experience delivering projects within operational site environments
Solid knowledge of LV electrical distribution systems
HV electrical distribution experience highly regarded
Experience delivering electrical scopes within multidisciplinary projects
Ability to interpret drawings, scopes of work, technical specifications and applicable standards
Strong contract and contractor management experience
Previous experience in a similar client-side Project Engineering role
Experience with procurement, scheduling, cost tracking and forecasting
Strong quality assurance and construction verification capabilities
High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Flexibility around FIFO travel days and project requirements
Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
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📌 Electrical Senior Project Engineer (Weipa)
🏢 Engineering Trades Australia
📍 Weipa