Principal Electrical Engineer

• Flexible working arrangements – start / finish times to suit your lifestyle & commitments at home
• Diverse and rapidly growing project portfolio. Reporting to Senior Project Managers and Engineering Manager
• Established operations group with a blue-chip client base

Why you should consider choosing us

The tenure of some of our team members speaks for itself (5+ years), people enjoy working at Calibre.

We’re confident you’ll enjoy being part of our sustaining capital group. We have monthly toolbox meetings to share updates, morning teas and celebrate wins. Our senior leadership team is very approachable, and you will be supported to grow and succeed in your role.

We’ll trust you to guide our Engineers through technical challenges, identify workable solutions and mentor your way. There will also be opportunities to support strategic business planning and make recommendations to optimise commercial outcomes.

You may already be aware that Calibre is now part of WSP. This means there are even more opportunities to progress your career, develop new skills or be a thought leader:

• Avenues to move between technical career paths at various levels.
• Technical excellence programs for Professionals, Seniors and Fellows.
• Practice Area Networks (PANs) – internal communities to support professional development and technical excellence.

Want to be part of a group that strives to deliver on our promises, and is respected for that? We turn knowledge into value for our clients. Our Mining & Infrastructure Division continues to successful deliver sustaining capital and tailored services across asset management, replacement, refurbishment and brownfield expansions.

Join us. Make great projects work

Do you enjoy building relationships and ensuring technical alignment of engineering outcomes with client standards? Want the chance to continue, or to be more involved with client interactions, technical support during construction phase and preparation of tenders?

Working closely with Senior Project Managers, an Engineering Manager and team of Engineers / Designers, you’ll be providing engineering design advice across all stages of project design – Order of Magnitude, Pre-Feasibility Studies, Feasibility Studies, Detailed Design and Execution.

Your role will be key to defining quality and fit for purpose engineering solutions, and assisting our client assess the viability of projects.

We’ll also be asking you to:

• Supervise and mentor graduates / emerging engineers.
• Remain hands on with calculations, reviewing designs and approving HV submissions.
• Assist with preparing tenders.
• Ensure we meet client expectations and relevant technical standards.

This is your chance to make valued contributions to engineering / design outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects – some with a total investment cost of up to $250M. You’ll get exposure to a variety of design scenarios including rock breaker upgrades, winches, water pipelines and NPI infrastructure (MEM workshops, AN facilities, HV / LV wash areas, laboratories).

Thrive with us! We hope you'll bring

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering & full chartered membership status – Engineers Australia.
• At least 12 years of experience in an engineering design setting, in the mining sector.
• An in depth understanding of Electrical Engineering design.
• A genuine desire to lead & mentor a team of engineers.
• Willingness to work across multiple projects, with 1 – 2 month sprints.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to communicate, influence & build productive relationships.
• Current right to work in Australia.

It’s not essential, but if you’re familiar with Rio Tinto Iron Ore standards, it would be well-regarded.

Here’s what you can expect at Calibre

Want to work with people that really care? What you do matters and so do you. Your efforts and achievements will be recognised – you’ll never just be a number.

• A knowledgeable team of peers and managers.
• Generous employee referral incentives.
• Staff or contractor, you’ll be respected – we’re all one team.
• Support to stay safe and well, so you can be you best at work and home.
• Sharing of information and collaboration across projects.
• Access to modern end of trip facilities (showers, changing & airing room, secure bicycle storage).

Be yourself at Calibre

We want every individual to truly feel like they belong when at work. Diversity and inclusion is a key part of our culture and success.

Ready to make your move? We'd love to hear from you.

If you're ready to make your move, Apply Now or contact Naomi Paik if you require further information – 6375 5115.