We are working with a global industrial manufacturing business which operate in 18 countries and employ over 16,000 people worldwide. They are now looking for a Electrical Project Engineer to join their capex team working on exciting projects.

The successful applicant will work as part of a multi-disciplined team, with proven experience also performing project manager duties leading a team.

A degree qualified Electrical Engineer is required for the project project/s opportunities as briefed below.
The successful applicant will work as part of a multi-disciplined team reporting to the Project Manager.

Projects

- Delivery of electrical work packages across various Capital Projects as determined by the approved plant Capital Budget. Typically process line equipment upgrade including electrical and automation equipment.

Tasks

- Input to all phases of a project within the electrical scope of services as required by the Project Manager/Engineer
- Define the system's global architecture and prepare project feasibility assessments from an electrical and automation standpoint
- Design of electrical and automated control systems including Human Machine Interface (HMI) development
- Ensures full compliance of work undertaken according to relevant company standards
- Selects the appropriate technology for projects (PLC, Drive, Instruments, Sensors, Valves, Actuators, MCC, Motors, etc.) and ensures that they are fully compatible
- Design drawings for construction of the physical components of electrical and automation systems including, but not limited to the following:
1. Single Line Diagrams, Motor Control Schematics/specifications, Control panel layout & design
2. Electrical power distribution systems design and specification
3. I/O wiring
4. Loop drawings
5. Network system design

- Prepare technical reports and client correspondences/presentations to project stakeholders




- Review and prepare detailed specifications and contract documents for procurement of major electrical and controls equipment as well as construction document packages
- Actively involved and responsible for installation and commissioning of electrical work packages for specific capital projects

Experience & Skills

- Electrical engineering background with an associated degree in engineering
- Minimum 8 years relevant industrial experience (safety systems, safe system of work documentation, contractor supervision, equipment commissioning, project close out, etc).
- Electrical engineering background, strong electrical design experience (Instrumentation and PLC systems background would be an added bonus)
- Minimum 8 years relevant industrial experience (with knowledge of and work demonstration of safety systems, safe system of work documentation, contractor supervision, equipment commissioning, project close out, etc – must have knowledge of AS4024 – machine safety and also AS3000 for electrical installations/wiring rules.
- Demonstrated experience in the development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Extensive experience in reading, designing, or troubleshooting P&ID; and electrical diagrams
- Knowledge of various industrial communication protocols

Engineering Registration Requirements

- The Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019(the Act) commenced on 1 July 2021.
- The Act requires you to be registered with the Business Licensing Authority (BLA)to provide professional engineering services in a prescribed area of engineering in Victoria, or from a location outside Victoria, if the services are intended for Victoria.
- See https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensing-and-registration/professional-engineers for further details.
- Candidates must be currently registered to provide qualified engineering services in Victoria or be a Chartered Engineer and able to become registered on appointment.

Timeframes

- Duration of 12 months initially with potential to extend based on performance and work load

📌 Electrical Project Engineer - Capex (Melbourne)
🏢 Atlas Recruitment
📍 Melbourne