Electrical Engineer

3 days ago


Wollongong City Council, Australia BlueScope Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Description

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We're leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We're proud of brands, like COLORBOND steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

Our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for an Electrical Engineer in our Hot Mills Engineering team based in Port Kembla. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.

In this critical role, you will apply your technical expertise to develop and maintain power distribution and industrial control systems on our Hot Mills equipment. You'll lead projects ranging from small upgrades to large-scale improvements as well as supporting our central engineering team for projects of strategic importance, driving optimum equipment performance and reducing failures. Your work will be essential in ensuring this world-class asset operates safely, efficiently, and reliably to support Australia's steelmaking industry.

Whether you're local to the Illawarra, looking to avoid the Sydney traffic, or considering a move interstate, BlueScope offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant coastal city with a well-established culture that drives some of the highest employee retention rates in the market, a workplace where your professional journey is both rewarding and exciting.

What Will You Do?

Working with multi-disciplinary teams, you will provide technical expertise in areas such as design, power systems, drives, control systems, equipment selection and technology improvement identification.

You will also:

  • provide electrical engineering support for the day to day operations of the plant
  • investigate and implement process improvement projects
  • deliver continuous improvement outcomes to support the production and supply of our products

More About You

You will have experience in facilitating engineering design, tender, supply, construction and commissioning. You will also have:

  • a degree qualification in electrical engineering
  • experience with automation systems, PLC, HMI, DCS & SCADA
  • experience with low voltage distribution systems and motor controls
  • experience with variable speed drives and closed-loop control systems 
  • sound technical problem solving and trouble shooting skills

Why BlueScope

As we're creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you'll:​

  • Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.​
  • Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
  • Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other's safety and wellbeing.​
  • Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. ​

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We're passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.​

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive Our Purpose: "We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future." ​

Come and discover us at ​

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Monday 13th October 2025. 



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