Electrical Engineer

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About Us

At NEPEAN™ , we are proud to be Australia’s leading privately owned engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation. We have unique capabilities to deliver high-value, innovative, and sustainable solutions for the world’s leading mining, construction, and transport companies. Over the last 40 years, hard work, technical credibility, and a willingness to tackle very difficult projects have earned NEPEAN an enviable reputation. Today our organisation employs over 1800 people across six continents and distributes products to more than 65 countries.

NEPEAN Power specialises in the design and manufacture of high-quality electrical equipment. Our products can be found throughout the Australian and international mining, construction, and industrial sectors. NEPEAN Power is also a Level 3 Service Provider (ASP3) for designing distribution works in NSW.

As an Electrical Engineer based in our Mackay QLD office, you’ll be a key contributor to engineering projects that shape how the mining and industrial sectors operate. You'll play an essential role in designing, documenting, and delivering innovative electrical equipment solutions.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will:

• Deliver complete electrical designs and manufacturing documentation that meet customer requirements and relevant Australian Standards.

• Provide ongoing technical support to production teams and ensure that all engineered solutions are practical, safe, and compliant.

• Collaborate with customers, vendors, project managers, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Support continuous improvement efforts including standardisation, digitalisation of documentation, and process optimisation.

• Participate in project planning and execution phases, including commissioning as required.

• Use AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar tools to produce schematics, wiring diagrams, and general arrangements.

• Maintain engineering workflows and reporting systems (JIRA, Tempo, etc.).

You’ll be part of a highly supportive and collaborative team of more than 30 engineers ranging in experience from cadets to senior leaders, with mentorship and career development opportunities at your fingertips.

To succeed in this role, you will be:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, with 5+ years post-graduate experience, ideally working in the coal or mining sector.

• Confident in applying electrical design principles and Australian Standards (e.g., AS/NZS 3000, AS 61439).

• Proficient in electrical design software such as AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar.

• Able to manage your time and projects efficiently and meet deadlines.

• An excellent communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

• Comfortable shifting between detailed design and customer interaction.

• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and ready to mentor or support junior engineers when needed.

Feel like you don’t quite fit the mould? We would still love to see your application and discuss how your skills could complement our growing team.

• Great team culture built on collaboration and innovation

• Competitive salary/hourly rate based on experience

• Flexible working arrangements

• Exciting growth and career development opportunities

• Exposure to large-scale and technically challenging projects in the mining sector

If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to take on a new challenge with a well-established industry leader, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.

NEPEAN is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applicants from all walks of life including those from diverse socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact The Team at Nepean (AU) on , quoting Ref No. RAF202439.