Electrical Engineer (Mining & Minerals)

About the role

GR Engineering Services Limited (GRES), a process engineering consulting and contracting company serving the mining and mineral processing industries, is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its Engineering Team. Based in the Brisbane CBD office, the engineer works with a multidisciplinary team on projects across Australia covering commodities such as gold, copper and iron ore, with occasional site visits.

Key responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) design packages aligned with Australian Standards and project specifications.
• Design HV, LV and ELV power distribution systems, MCCs, substations and control systems.
• Collaborate with Structural, Mechanical, Piping and Processing teams to deliver integrated solutions on time and within budget.
• Manage procurement and technical evaluation of electrical equipment packages and contracts, including HV switchgear, transformers, VSDs, UPS, generators, instrumentation and installation scopes.
• Produce E&I drawings and documentation with drafting and engineering teams, and report regularly on schedule, progress and deliverables.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, technical assessments and project reporting.
• Support on-site commissioning, post-construction troubleshooting and system optimisation.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical).
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia.
• 8 years' experience in electrical engineering, ideally in minerals processing.
• Full and unrestricted Australian working rights; no sponsorship available and applicants must reside in Australia.

Required skills

• Design of single line diagrams, schematics, termination diagrams, general arrangements, layouts, HV/LV switchgear, power distribution and cabling.
• Control systems, instrumentation and full-cycle commissioning.
• Engineering tools such as ETAP.
• Deep understanding of Australian Standards and exposure to IEC standards.

What we offer

• Remuneration on a weekly pay cycle.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being assistance, free for the whole family.
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers.
• A collaborative, supportive team environment.