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Principal E&I Engineer

Adelaide, South Australia💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-30 → 2026-10-01

Core

Lead electrical and instrumentation engineering for mining, oil and gas, and water infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning.

Role type

Principal Electrical Engineer (E&I)

Builds

Engineering deliverables including design reports, scopes of work, equipment specifications, and project estimates for mining and hydrocarbon clients.

Domain

Mining, Oil & Gas, Water Infrastructure

Required skills

Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering, LV/HV distribution system design, PLC and Remote IO control system design, Material handling and process plant instrumentation design, Layout design (cable routing, equipment/substation layouts), Open pit and underground mining electrical infrastructure design, HV/LV power system modelling and protection design, Engineering estimates and quotations generation, Safety-focused design, Independent project management, Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Preferred skills

ETAP, PowerCAD, Elek software proficiency

Technologies

ETAP, PowerCAD, Elek

Responsibilities

Design LV and HV distribution systems including motor control centres and switchboards; Design PLC and Remote IO control systems; Create layout designs for cable routing and equipment placement; Generate study reports, scopes of work, and equipment specifications; Develop engineering estimates and quotations; Ensure project delivery on time, on budget, and to safety standards.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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