Senior Capital Project Electrical Engineer (CapEx / EPCM)

We are partnering with an enterprise resources and infrastructure client to deliver major capital expenditure (CapEx) electrical packages, high-voltage (HV) substation expansions, and plant modernization initiatives. We are seeking an experienced Senior Capital Project Electrical Engineer to represent our organisation and take technical ownership of end-to-end package execution, vendor management, and site integration.

In this role, you will bridge heavy engineering design, procurement, and on-site contractor management within our client’s ecosystem. You will be instrumental in delivering CapEx electrical packages on schedule and within regulatory compliance—coordinating HV/LV switchgear installations, transformers, motor control centres (MCCs), and plant power systems across operational assets.

🌏 Visa & Sponsorship Options

As the employer of record, we provide full visa and migration support for qualified engineering talent deployed to our clients:

• 482 On-Hire Sponsorship Transfers: Fully supported for qualified candidates currently in Australia on an existing 482 visa looking to transfer sponsorship within their transition window.
• New 482 Visa Sponsorship: Available for qualified engineers meeting ANZSCO 233311 skill and licensing requirements.
• Temporary & Working Visa Holders: Open to all working visa holders seeking a direct pathway to employer sponsorship.
  

Core Responsibilities

• CapEx Electrical Package Delivery: Lead technical execution, budget tracking, and scheduling for electrical infrastructure, HV substations, and plant upgrades.
• Engineering Review & Compliance: Review single line diagrams (SLDs), schematic drawings, cable sizing calculations, and protection settings in alignment with AS/NZS 3000 and AS 2067 standards.
• Procurement & EPCM Coordination: Develop scopes of work (SOWs), technical specifications, and vendor tender evaluations for transformers, switchboards, and drive systems.
• Site Execution & Integration Support: Liaise directly with site electrical supervisors, commissioning teams, and contractors during shutdowns, cutovers, and tie-ins.
• Safety & Hazard Mitigation: Lead electrical safety in design (HAZOP / CHAIR) studies and ensure compliance with Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA) regulations.
• Stakeholder Management: Provide direct technical reporting to client project directors, site superintendents, and operations leaders.

Selection Criteria

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (eligible for Engineers Australia registration / ANZSCO 233311).
• Heavy Industry Experience: Proven track record delivering electrical project engineering packages in mining, heavy industrial, power generation, or utilities environments.
• Technical Standards: Deep practical knowledge of Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000, AS 2067, AS/NZS 61439) and HV/LV distribution systems.
• Project Delivery: Commercial experience managing contractors, site technical queries (RFIs), factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site cutover planning.
• Location Requirements: Currently residing in Australia with valid work rights or eligibility for 482 visa sponsorship/transfer.
  

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Current WA Electrical Nominee licence or Chartered Engineer (CPEng) status.
• EEHA (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas) design/installation competencies.
• Experience with power systems analysis software (ETAP or PowerFactory).