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APA Group

Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

APA Group

. Lead the engineering design of electrical, instrumentation and control systems across concept, FEED and detailed design .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the engineering design of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, with a strong focus on compliance with Australian and international standards. Proven ability to lead technical delivery, manage project design objectives, and provide mentorship while ensuring design quality and safety in hazardous environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor Of Engineering DegreeNER Registration Or Chartered StatusEight Years Relevant ExperienceDesign And Installation Of Electrical EquipmentExperience With Industrial Control Systems

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Hard Skills
Electrical DesignInstrumentation DesignControl Systems DesignHAZOP ParticipationPLC ExperienceRTU ExperienceSafety Instrumented SystemsField InstrumentationAS/NZS 60079 ComplianceEngineering Risk Assessment
Soft Skills
Technical GuidanceMentoringMinimal SupervisionCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
NER RegistrationChartered Status
Industry Keywords
Gas ProductionGas TransmissionPetrochemicalPowerUtilitiesHeavy IndustryEngineering Design QualityTechnical Risk ManagementDesign Progress ManagementBackground Vetting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the engineering design of electrical, instrumentation and control systems across concept, FEED and detailed design
  • Own the technical delivery of project design objectives, including scope, interfaces and fit-for-purpose outcomes
  • Perform checker and approver roles to assure engineering design quality across projects and deliverables
  • Manage design progress and provide updates on engineering schedule, cost, technical risk and design quality
  • Work with minimal supervision while providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and external consultants
  • Provide technical advice supporting the safe, reliable and successful operation of APA assets

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, Control or an equivalent discipline
  • NER registration or Chartered status is preferred
  • Minimum of eight years’ relevant experience in gas production, gas transmission, petrochemical, power, utilities or a comparable heavy industry
  • Sound practical knowledge of Australian and international standards applicable to electrical, instrumentation and control systems
  • Demonstrated experience in the design and installation of electrical equipment in hazardous areas in accordance with the AS/NZS 60079 series
  • Experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, RTUs, safety instrumented systems and associated field instrumentation
  • Experience participating in or leading HAZOP, CHAZOP, LOPA and other engineering risk-assessment workshops
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia
  • Candidates are subject to background vetting, including Police checks, before and during employment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive remuneration
  • Employee benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Targeted career development programs
  • 18 weeks of parental leave, including superannuation