Electrical Engineer

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Contract
  • AU$90 - AU$100 per hour

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long-standing client, a major ASX-listed manufacturer operating in heavy industrial and utilities environments. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team.

Role Title: Electrical Engineer
Contract Length: Contract from commencement through to end of December (strong likelihood of extension)
Location: On-site 5 days per week, project-based flexibility
Hourly Pay: $100 per hour + super

Role Details:

  • Deliver electrical engineering across assigned capital work packages within a large-scale industrial project environment

  • Oversee design, procurement, contractor coordination, commissioning and project controls including low voltage distribution, drives, control systems and instrumentation

  • Review and integrate cross-discipline documentation including P&IDs, piping, mechanical GAs and 3D models to ensure alignment and constructability

  • Support hazard identification, risk management and HSE processes (HAZOP, SIL and related reviews)

  • Coordinate technical specifications, tendering and contract administration for major equipment and construction packages

  • Provide construction and commissioning support to ensure safe and timely delivery of assets

Required Skills and Experiences:

  • Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

  • 5+ years’ experience managing engineering aspects of capital projects in heavy industrial environments (ideally closer to 10 years total experience)

  • Strong experience with low voltage systems, pumps, drives, instrumentation and control systems

  • Background in heavy manufacturing, steelworks, oil & gas, piping or large-scale utilities projects highly regarded

  • Experience with tendering, negotiation and administration of major equipment supply and construction contracts

  • Proven commitment to safety, compliance with Australian standards and delivery to scope and budget

Additional Details & Benefits:

  • Opportunity to join a major ASX-listed manufacturer on a significant capital program

  • Exposure to large-scale cooling and utilities infrastructure including pumps and complex instrumentation systems

  • Approximately 50-60 hour weeks (some Saturdays required, but not frequent)

  • Strong likelihood of contract extension based on project delivery

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