Engineer - Electrical

About Us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us. 

At Cowal  

 At Cowal, our substantial investment has led to a longer mine life as we have boldly reimagined our future to 2040. Located near West Wyalong in central New South Wales, Cowal is a residential site where we encourage our people to live nearby and enjoy the close-knit communities and lifestyles of the surrounding areas.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance, discounted gym membership. Bus transportation is provided to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift.
 

This roster is 5:2/4:3, 10 hour day shifts.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

About the Role

As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering electrical engineering expertise across both Greenfield and Brownfield projects. This position offers exposure to diverse projects, including open pit and some underground work, while supporting operational reliability and continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for:

• Designing and reviewing electrical systems for capital works and operational projects.
• Managing contractors and ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and site safety requirements.
• Providing technical support to maintenance teams for troubleshooting and reliability improvements.
• Driving project execution from concept through commissioning, ensuring safe and cost effective outcomes.
  
  

This role offers autonomy, career development opportunities, and the chance to work within a collaborative team environment that values flexibility, innovation, and continuous learning.

About You

You are a degree qualified Electrical Engineer with 3–5 years of experience with heavy industry exprience, ideally within mining or large scale industrial projects. You bring strong technical knowledge in electrical design, power distribution, and protection systems, along with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience managing projects and contractors from concept to commissioning.
• Familiarity with mining electrical infrastructure such as substations, MCCs, VSDs, and instrumentation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Experience with control systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA) and knowledge of Australian Standards will be highly regarded. If you are proactive, adaptable, and eager to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

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