Electrical Engineer at fmgl

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Technical Documentation, Vendor Management, Collaboration, Quality Control, Troubleshooting, Commissioning, Construction Support, Regulatory Compliance, Scope Development, Technical Specifications, Australian Standards, Substations, Transmission Lines

Industry

mining

Description

About Us Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives. Our Opportunity Work Location: Perth – Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. Some ad hoc travel will be required. Roster: Monday to Friday 12-month secondment Fortescue is delivering one of the most ambitious renewable energy infrastructure projects, with a 220kV transmission and green power network in the Pilbara. Join us as an Electrical Engineer and help shape the future of sustainable energy. This is a Perth based position where you will play a key role in the technical delivery of major 220kV/33kV substation packages. You will need to collaborate with vendors and other teams to deliver an integrated solution that meets the requirements of all stakeholders. Focus areas include scope development, procurement, package management and construction support. Key Responsibilities Specify, procure and deliver critical substation packages—including switch rooms, HV switchgear, transformers, MV boards, auxiliary transformers and generators—on time and within budget Develop key project documentation, such as scopes of work, equipment specifications, technical datasheets, budgets and schedules Support the RFP and procurement process, reviewing proposals, resolving technical clarifications and conducting weighted evaluations Manage vendor packages, reviewing and interpreting layouts, schematics and other deliverables to ensure constructability and integration with other project systems Liaise with internal teams, external stakeholders, clients and vendors to ensure successful delivery of 220/33kV substations Review and approve vendor quality documentation, including ITPs, ITRs, test reports and technical procedures Provide technical advice and resolve issues or defects using knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements and best practices Coordinate internal collaboration to ensure alignment with company standards and seamless integration across packages and systems Attend and witness factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) for major electrical equipment Support commissioning, troubleshooting and quality control, ensuring compliance with project requirements and proper documentation throughout execution. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent 3 - 7 years’ experience in mining or power industry required Demonstrated ability to produce project scopes, specifications and technical documentation Demonstrated ability to verify designs meet specifications Familiar with Australian Standards relating to electrical systems Experience with substations or transmission lines is highly regarded Strong knowledge and application of Australian Standards (Electrical) Good understanding of the balance between technical and commercial outcomes Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across a range of different stakeholders. Our Commitment Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. https://fortescue.com/careers Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will specify, procure, and deliver critical substation packages while developing key project documentation. They will also manage vendor packages and ensure successful delivery of 220/33kV substations through collaboration with various stakeholders.