[High Salary] Senior Electrical Project Engineer

4 weeks ago

Cooma, Australia PHE Pty Ltd Full time

About the Role:

PHE Engineering are hiring an experiencedSenior Electrical Project Engineerto join the Snowy 2.0 expansion – one of Australia’s largest and most iconic infrastructure projects. You’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing electrical engineering design and implementation, supporting the build of a 27km underground tunnel, HV reticulation systems, and a new underground hydroelectric power station.

This long-term position offers an exciting opportunity for someone ready to step into a senior role and make a significant impact on a nationally important project.

What You’ll Do:

- Lead the design and implementation ofHV/LV electrical reticulation systemsandconstruction powerinfrastructure
- Work closely with the project lead to deliver engineering milestones across multiple stages
- Use AutoCAD, PowerCAD or ETAP to produce and review electrical designs
- Oversee temporary power systems, manage completion systems, and interface with site contractors
- Use your engineering and construction knowledge to dynamically solve problems faced during construction
- Report to the Engineering Manager and interface with the clients construction and commissioning team

About You:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering(mandatory)
- RPEQ registeredor eligible (preferred)
- Practical site knowledge of HV/LV systems, temporary/construction power
- Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects ($5M–$10M+)
- Completion system experience (e.g., PIMS, HEXAGON equivalent) highly desirable
- Trade background (e.g., Electrician) is a plus but not essential
- Strong commitment to project delivery, collaboration, and problem-solving

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?

- Long-term, stable role on a once-in-a-generation energy project
- Flexible roster with travel and accommodation arranged and paid
- Supportive project leadership with national exposure and development pathways
- Be part of a team shaping Australia’s energy future

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.

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