About the role
Reporting to the E&I Project Lead Engineer, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support the delivery of brownfield capital projects within a major refinery environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, you will provide electrical engineering expertise from Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and plant start-up. This role is based in Lytton, QLD and is a temporary fulltime position of 12 months with the possibility for an extension.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects involving high-voltage and low-voltage power systems, hazardous area installations, motor control systems, and critical plant infrastructure.
Key responsibilities
Deliver electrical engineering design packages, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Design and support electrical systems including
11 kV distribution systems
3.3 kV and 415 V power distribution networks
Switchgear and Motor Control Centres (MCCs)
Power and distribution transformers
UPS and battery systems
Protection relays and auxiliary power systems
Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), soft starters, and electric motors
Perform electrical studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, cable sizing, voltage drop, earthing, and arc flash assessments.
Ensure compliance with project requirements, Australian Standards, and company engineering specifications.
Support project cost estimates, schedules, progress reporting, and risk management activities.
Coordinate with operations, maintenance, project engineers, designers, vendors, and contractors.
Prepare technical requisitions and participate in equipment procurement, bid evaluations, and vendor reviews.
Provide technical support during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), construction, commissioning, and plant start-up activities.
Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews, Management of Change (MOC), and safety studies.
Contribute to the development of construction execution plans, commissioning plans, and start-up strategies.
About you
You are a safety-focused engineer with a practical approach to project delivery and a strong commitment to engineering excellence. You can effectively manage competing priorities, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
Key skills and experience
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
Current RPEQ accreditation.
Minimum 10 years' experience in refining, oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, power generation, or heavy industrial facilities.
Demonstrated experience delivering brownfield capital projects.
Strong working knowledge of
AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules
AS 2067 Substations and High Voltage Installations
AS/NZS 3008 Cable Selection Standards
AS/NZS 60079 Hazardous Area Standards
Proven experience with
11 kV distribution systems
3.3 kV and 415 V electrical infrastructure
High-voltage and low-voltage switchgear
MCCs, transformers, protection systems, and motor control equipment
Experience in hazardous area electrical design and installation requirements.
Strong understanding of electrical equipment procurement, vendor management, FAT/SAT activities, and commissioning processes.
Exposure to Honeywell DCS, Triconex SIS, and industrial automation systems will be highly regarded.
Ability to work autonomously while effectively engaging with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Want to take your career to the next level? Apply today. Applications close on 06 December 2026
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