Electrical Engineer

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • AU$90 - AU$120 per hour + (flexible for the right candidate)

Talent International has been engaged by a leading ASX-listed manufacturing company to source an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a major upgrade project, based onsite in Erskine Park. This is a 12-month initial contract with strong potential to extend or go permanent.

Role Title: Electrical Engineer

Contract Length: 12-month initial contract (highly likely to extend or go perm)

Location + WFH Flexibility: Onsite – Erskine Park

Hourly Pay: Competitive – $90 to $120 an hour (flexible for the right candidate)

Role Details:

  • Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering for assigned packages
  • Active involvement in design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
  • Mix of project coordination and hands-on site work
  • Reporting to the Engineering Manager and leading a small team (junior engineer/draftsperson)
  • 50-60 hour weeks, with occasional Saturday half-days when required
  • Direct onsite involvement – not a desktop/office-only role

Required Skills and Experiences:

  • 5-10+ years in heavy industrial/manufacturing environments (metal coating, machinery, BS-type projects)
  • Siemens product experience highly valued
  • Hands-on panel installation, commissioning, and site troubleshooting
  • Autodesk experience strongly preferred
  • Siemens experience strongly preferred
  • Exposure to Australian standards, risk management, and project delivery practices
  • Ability to draft or design is a major advantage
  • Strong communicator who can work cross-functionally and lead junior team members

Additional Details & Benefits:

  • Great team led by a highly respected Engineering Manager
  • Strong pipeline of work beyond 12 months
  • Relocation considered, though local candidates preferred
  • Opportunity to grow into a commissioning role or transition to permanent employment

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