Electrical Project Engineer - Shutdown

Position Information

Ref #

300040030

Region

Port Hedland, WA

Classification

Professionals

Date Posted

21-Jul-2026

Description & Requirements

Monadelphous is entering an exciting phase of growth and has been awarded a long-term contract for a blue-chip client involved in an integral Car Dumper upgrade based at Port Hedland. This is a short-term shutdown contract, with opportunities of long-term work with Monadelphous past the shutdown. Working with an industry leading project team, we are seeking highly motivated and experienced Electrical Project Engineers to join our busy Engineering Construction division. The ideal candidate will have experience working on similar electrical scopes, ideally for BHP in a brownfields environment.

The role of the Electrical Project Engineer will be to provide engineering services and project management support for assigned projects. Provide advice and support for staff involved on the project/contract. Coach and mentor other less experienced engineering staff.

Working with Monadelphous offers many benefits, some of which include:

Port Hedland based - FIFO 2:1, ex any capital city

Elevate your career with a high-profile BHP mega shutdown project

Opportunities for long-term work with Monadelphous beyond the shutdown

Key Responsibilities:

Workpack development and aiding with planning, scheduling and executing the electrical scope of work including organising project resources, equipment and materials/procurement as directed to meet project or contractual requirements

Provide advice, technical or functional information as required to Supervision and project staff involved in the execution of electrical works

Coordinate and monitor electrical installation, testing, commissioning and energisation activities in accordance with project requirements

Identify hazards and advise on safety procedures. Actively monitor work practices to ensure adherence to correct procedures and standards for safety and environmental performance

Work in accordance with quality assurance procedures, client specifications, Australian Standards and project requirements

Build and foster positive relationships with key stakeholders

What you’ll bring:

Previous experience working in an Electrical Engineering capacity, developing project/construction schedules and work packs, completing progress reporting and monitoring milestones within the mining industry

Demonstrated experience delivering electrical construction, shutdown or brownfields projects, including installation, testing and commissioning activities

Demonstrated problem solving ability

Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with strong interpersonal skills

Clear technical skills with demonstrated capability in commercials, budgets/construction metrics and change management

Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering

Proof of right to work in Australia

Life at Monadelphous

There’s lots to get involved in, celebratory or cultural events and so much more. We work hard to make Monadelphous a truly great place to work.

We celebrate our diversity and shared values and are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. We’re committed to hiring locally, encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply and strongly encourage women and First Nations people to submit an application

About us

Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we’ve been working in Australia and around the world for more than 50 years. We work on the biggest projects and ensure our teams have a variety of opportunities available to follow their career path of choice.

Our Engineering Construction division is an increasingly diverse business, focusing on managing and delivering large-scale project management and construction services. Our expertise includes civil construction, structural steel fabrication, modularisation and delivery, as well as structural, mechanical, piping and tank construction. We also specialise in heavy lift and haulage services, electrical and instrumentation work and renewable energy infrastructure.