Lead Electrical

Make a real impact

At Verbrec, you will get to directly influence the transition to renewable energy systems and decarbonisation. Help us as we become a recognised partner for a sustainable future while enabling our clients and their customers achieve their energy transition objectives.

With over 400 dedicated team members operating out of locations across Australia and New Zealand, Verbrec is an ASX listed company (ASX: VBC) providing industry leading engineering, operations and training services across the entire asset lifecycle, with a significant focus on growth into new and existing industries.

We take pride in our focus on safety, while driving a strong people-focused culture to make transformations toward a sustainable and smart future.

We are problem solvers

It's rewarding to be part of Verbrec, a place for creative thinkers with innovative technical solutions, who are active in enabling a sustainable future for our clients.

We are looking for a Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer who is proactive in client delivery and is looking for a team that is fun and collaborative. 

Our team are well known for delivering innovative, safe and industry leading projects. We lead the way in materials handling and water infrastructure projects and are seeing continual projects across mining and hydrocarbon clients across the state. You will be a detail-oriented Engineer, with project, site or consultancy experiences capable of working from initial concept, through coordination of detailed design, to installation and commissioning.

We are Agile

This allows us to be light on our feet and progressive as we don't get bogged down in bureaucracy. We get that the 9-5 isn't for everyone, and we're open to hear what works for you.

You will be a Lead Engineer, capable of working with a passionate team of engineers, and designers to produce engineering deliverables to Verbrec and clients' standards. As a professional engineer you will offer:

• Relevant (10+ years) and current Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering experience
• Design exposure to LV and HV distribution system design including motor control centres and switchboards
• Must have RPEQ registration.
• Experience in PTW and eTap is preferred but not essential.
• PLC and Remote IO control system design
• Material handling and process plant instrumentation design
• Layout design including cable routing, equipment layouts, substation layouts etc.
• Exposure to Open pit and underground mining electrical infrastructure design
• HV and LV power system modelling and protection design is preferred
• Experience working in the mining, oil and gas, water and infrastructure sectors.
• Experience generating study reports, scopes of work, equipment specifications and datasheets.
• Experience generating engineering estimates and quotations.
• Strong focus on safety in design, would be preferred.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to Verbrec and client standards.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• The role will be predominantly office based but the applicant should be willing to occasionally work onsite.
• Degree or equivalent experience/qualifications is mandatory (Electrical, Instrument and Control or Mechatronics).

We are growing

At Verbrec, we empower change and create opportunities for you to develop a supercharged career pathway, whether it is a technical, or focused on the people. We attribute our growth to our team, enjoying what they do by and having a meaningful impact on projects that will shape our future.

If you are a Senior/Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer with a passion for delivering engineering excellence and want a to work in a collaborative team environment with varied clients and projects, apply today.

The new Verbrec brand represents our evolution and continued growth by leveraging emerging techniques and technologies for the benefit of our clients. Evolution, engineered.

Our Vision - Meeting the future by engineering transformative solutions through full project and asset lifecycles.

Our Promise to You - We believe in passionate and innovative people delivering our success. We take pride in seeing our people continually develop their career opportunities and access wonderful employee benefits. We offer our people engaging and challenging work, the opportunity for personal success and, a fun and friendly culture. We are an inclusive workplace, and we believe in diversity and opportunity for all.

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