Project Electrical Engineer

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Solomon. Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi people.

Roster: 8D/6R - FIFO ex Perth

The Project Electrical Engineer is the electrical subject matter expert within the Delivery Pillar and is responsible for providing technical leadership and project delivery support across electrical scopes.

The role supports the full project lifecycle, including scoping, planning, execution, construction methodology, materials selection, QA/QC, inspection and test documentation, commissioning and handover. Working closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and contractors, the role ensures electrical works are safe, compliant, constructable and delivered to the required quality and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective SME support across all electrical project scopes within the Delivery Pillar.
• Ensure electrical installations are safe, compliant, and delivered to the required quality standards.
• Improve scope definition and execution planning for electrical works.
• Ensure QA/QC, testing, and commissioning documentation is completed to standard.
• Support smooth project delivery with minimal rework, delays, and operational disruption.
• Deliver maintainable, fit-for-purpose outcomes that support safe and reliable operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical project delivery within mining, heavy industry or a comparable industrial environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of electrical installation, construction support, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Experience supporting brownfield project execution in an operating plant environment.
• Experience developing or reviewing ITPs, QA/QC documentation, and commissioning records.
• Sound understanding of industrial electrical systems, including LV and HV infrastructure, switchgear, MCCs, distribution systems, and field installations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, standards, datasheets, and technical specifications.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, contractor coordination and problem-solving capability. 

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ 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.

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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.