Senior E&I Design Engineer

At Ampol, we believe in the Power of Us - the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference.

As a leading energy company operating across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure, trading, and shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger - powering progress for our customers, communities, and people.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support the delivery of brownfield capital projects within a major refinery environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, you will provide electrical engineering expertise from Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and plant start-up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver electrical engineering design packages, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Design and support electrical systems including:
• 11 kV distribution systems
• 3.3 kV and 415 V power distribution networks
• Switchgear and Motor Control Centres (MCCs)
• Power and distribution transformers
• UPS and battery systems
• Protection relays and auxiliary power systems
• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), soft starters, and electric motors
• Perform electrical studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, cable sizing, voltage drop, earthing, and arc flash assessments.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, Australian Standards, and company engineering specifications.
• Support project cost estimates, schedules, progress reporting, and risk management activities.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, project engineers, designers, vendors, and contractors.
• Prepare technical requisitions and participate in equipment procurement, bid evaluations, and vendor reviews.
• Provide technical support during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), construction, commissioning, and plant start-up activities.
• Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews, Management of Change (MOC), and safety studies.
• Contribute to the development of construction execution plans, commissioning plans, and start-up strategies.

About You: You are a safety-focused engineer with a practical approach to project delivery and a strong commitment to engineering excellence. You can effectively manage competing priorities, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Current RPEQ accreditation.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in refining, oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, power generation, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated experience delivering brownfield capital projects.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules
• AS 2067 Substations and High Voltage Installations
• AS/NZS 3008 Cable Selection Standards
• AS/NZS 60079 Hazardous Area Standards
• Proven experience with:
• 11 kV distribution systems
• 3.3 kV and 415 V electrical infrastructure
• High-voltage and low-voltage switchgear
• MCCs, transformers, protection systems, and motor control equipment
• Experience in hazardous area electrical design and installation requirements.
• Strong understanding of electrical equipment procurement, vendor management, FAT/SAT activities, and commissioning processes.
• Exposure to Honeywell DCS, Triconex SIS, and industrial automation systems will be highly regarded.
• Ability to work autonomously while effectively engaging with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.