Ampol

Senior E&I Design Engineer

Ampol  •  State of Queensland, AU (Onsite)  •  43 minutes ago
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Job Description

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 from 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.   

Your career here is yours to shape. We back our people with real opportunities, the tools to grow, and a culture that rewards ownership and initiative. Whether you’re deepening your expertise or taking on something new, we’ll support you to power a career that works for you.   

We’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued - because when people are free to be themselves, powerful things happen. 

About Infrastructure 

Ampol has been proudly fuelling Australia since 1900, from humble beginnings, through 120 years of growth and change. We are the operational heart of the business, responsible for the refinement and distribution of petrol and petroleum products. Our operations span the country and working with us will provide you with the opportunity to meet a diverse team of experts who help make Ampol the energy supply chain leader it is today.        

This purpose reflects our commitment to delivering value for our customers and our people now, through safe, reliable, and competitive operations. As we look to the future, we will continue to innovate through new energy and fuel solutions to deliver on powering better journeys, today and tomorrow.  

About the role:

Reporting to the E&I Project Lead Engineer, 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. This role is based in Lytton, QLD and is a temporary fulltime position of 12 months with the possibility for an extension.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects involving high-voltage and low-voltage power systems, hazardous area installations, motor control systems, and critical plant infrastructure.

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.

Want to take your career to the next level? Apply today. Applications close on 06 December 2026

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We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol.

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About Ampol

Ampol is an independent Australian company and the leader in transport fuels in Australia and, through its acquisition of Z Energy, in New Zealand.

We supply Australia's largest branded petrol and convenience network as well as refining, importing and marketing fuels and lubricants. As the energy transition progresses, we are building out our electric vehicle (EV) on-the-go public charging networks in Australia and NZ. We have a deep history spanning over 120 years and are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and New Zealand Exchange (NZX).

Ampol supplies fuel to more than 110,000 business and SME customers in diverse sectors across the Australian and NZ economies, including mining, transport, marine, agriculture, aviation and other commercial and industrial sectors. Across our Australian and NZ retail networks, we serve approximately 4 million customers every week with fuel, convenience and EV charging products.

Our ability to service our broad customer base is supported by our robust supply chain and strategic infrastructure positions. In Australia, that includes 15 terminals, 6 major pipelines, 53 wet depots, 1,790 Ampol branded sites (including 636 company-controlled retail sites) and one refinery located in Lytton, Queensland.

In NZ, we have grown our presence through the acquisition of Z Energy. Our New Zealand operations now consists of 9 terminals and 513 sites (includes Z Energy and Caltex branded sites). This network is supported by over 9,100 people across Australia, NZ , Singapore and the United States of America (USA).

In recent years, we have leveraged our Australian business to extend our supply chain and operations into international markets. This includes our Trading and Shipping business that operates out of Singapore and Houston in the USA, and our international storage positions across the Asia Pacific region and North America. Ampol also owns a 20% equity interest in Seaoil, a leading independent fuel company in the Philippines.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Alexandria, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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