Senior Electrical Project Engineer

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At PHE Engineering, we don't just deliver projects — we support Australia's most critical infrastructure. With a strong reputation across energy, mining, and heavy industry, we're growing our engineering team and looking for a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead complex brownfield upgrades for an iconic Tier 1 client.

Based in Brisbane, this role will suit someone with strong technical capability, project leadership experience, and a willingness to travel to site when required.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Leading end-to-end electrical project delivery, from design through to commissioning.
• Managing a team of Electrical Project Engineers and mentoring junior team members.
• Developing and reviewing engineering documentation to meet technical, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Supporting procurement, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and quality assurance activities.
• Working cross-functionally with internal teams, clients, and vendors to drive successful outcomes.
• Participating in risk reviews, design workshops, and Safety in Design processes.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• A degree in Electrical Engineering (CPEng eligibility ideal).
• 5+ years of experience in brownfield infrastructure projects, ideally in energy, generation, or heavy industry.
• Experience leading or guiding engineering teams.
• A confident communicator and collaborator who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian Standards and engineering governance.
  
  

About Us

PHE has 50 years' experience in providing electrical and instrumentation operation support services to clients throughout Australia in a range of industries including:

• Mining,
• Hydropower generation,
• Remote gas power generations plants
• Pulp and paper manufacturing
• Timber processing industries
  
  

Major Projects We Have Been Involved In

• Snowy Hydro - Tumut 3 Power Station Controls & Protection Upgrade
• Snowy Hydro - Murray 1 Power Station Technology Upgrade
• Snowy Hydro - Tumut 1 & Tumut 2 Power Station Transformer and Line Protection Upgrades.
• Newcrest Mining - Cadia East Underground Panel Cave 2 East Crusher
• Cadia Valley Operations, Orange Newcrest Mining
• CON 1 T3 Hydrofloat Project
• Oz Minerals - Carrapateena
  
  

Why Join PHE?

• Join a business with a 50+ year track record in powering Australian industry.
• Work with respected clients on high-impact engineering projects.
• Be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth team that values growth and initiative.
• Brisbane-based role with occasional project site travel.
• Opportunities to build your technical leadership and step into more senior roles.
  
  

Please note: You must have the right to live and work permanently in Australia

PHE conducts pre-employment medical, Drug and Alcohol testing and a National Police Check prior to employment.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
• IndustriesAppliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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