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.
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:
Single Line Diagrams, Motor Control Schematics/specifications, Control panel layout & design
Electrical power distribution systems design and specification
I/O wiring
Loop drawings
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, protected system of work documentation, contractor supervision, equipment commissioning, project close out, etc – must have knowledge of AS**** – machine safety and also AS**** 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 ****(the Act) commenced on 1 July ****.
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 ********************************************************************************* for further details.
Candidates must be currently registered to provide professional 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 Australia
📍 Melbourne