Senior Electrical Engineer

Join Sedgman and play a pivotal role in delivering some of Europe's most significant critical minerals and resource processing projects.

As part of our strategic expansion into Europe, Sedgman has established its European hub in Frankfurt, Germany. This marks an exciting chapter in our growth as we partner with clients to develop the projects, infrastructure, and technologies essential to the global energy transition. Our team is at the forefront of delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions that enable a more resilient and responsible future.

To support this growth, we are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing European team.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, contributing to feasibility studies, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness. You will work within multidisciplinary project teams and directly influence the successful delivery of complex minerals processing and industrial projects across Europe.

As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will

• Lead electrical and instrumentation engineering activities across studies, design, execution, commissioning, and operational support.
• Develop and review electrical engineering deliverables including specifications, reports, calculations, work packs, and detailed design documentation.
• Provide technical expertise in hazardous area design and electrical equipment specification.
• Lead functional safety activities and support the development of LOPA documentation and safety lifecycle deliverables.
• Perform electrical system studies and engineering calculations for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Facilitate technical workshops including HAZOP reviews and multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Support procurement activities including vendor engagement, package development, technical bid evaluations, and equipment selection.
• Provide field engineering, commissioning, and construction support during project execution.
• Mentor and guide engineers and designers, fostering technical excellence across project teams.
• Contribute to proposals, business development initiatives, and client engagement activities.
  

You bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years' experience delivering engineering design solutions within industrial, mining, minerals processing, or heavy industry environments.
• Strong experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering design.
• Expertise in hazardous area design and electrical equipment specification.
• Experience developing functional safety documentation and LOPA assessments.
• Knowledge of control systems design and industrial automation systems.
• Strong understanding of project delivery within multidisciplinary consultancy environments.
• Proven leadership capability with experience guiding and mentoring technical teams.
• Knowledge of German engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Professional proficiency in both German and English.
  

Why Sedgman?

Resource & Energy Transition Journey

Help deliver the critical minerals, process infrastructure, and sustainable engineering solutions that will underpin Europe's energy future.

Career Growth, Development & Reward

Join a growing European business where your expertise will directly influence major projects, clients, and strategic growth opportunities.

Global Capability, Local Impact

Work alongside highly regarded engineering specialists across Australia, Europe, North America, and Asia while building Sedgman's presence in Germany.

Inclusive Culture

Join a team that values collaboration, diversity of thought, safety, and technical excellence.

Ready to help shape the next generation of critical minerals projects?

If you are excited by the opportunity to contribute to complex engineering challenges while helping build Sedgman's future in Europe, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Sedgman is a leading provider of integrated minerals processing solutions. Informed by decades of experience, hundreds of projects, and global reach, driving industry benchmarks, our core focus is minerals processing. Our engineering-led approach tackles diverse challenges with confidence, incorporating modern technologies and innovative techniques across commodities. We have advanced the standard of excellence and innovation in design, delivery, and operations for clients. Our expertise includes base and precious metals, industrial minerals, iron ore and critical minerals. How to express your interest in this opportunity:

If you're eager to apply your skills and experience to our success and shape our future direction, then this role could be the perfect fit for you.