Senior Engineer, Electrical Projects

Rio Tinto•Salt Lake City, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Engineer, Electrical Projects to support plant operations and lead critical electrical projects that maintain and enhance our electrical, instrumentation, and control system infrastructure. In this role, you’ll combine hands‑on technical expertise with end‑to-end project leadership. You’ll partner closely with operations and maintenance teams, independently leading complex projects from early scoping through commissioning and handover. Always with safety, reliability, and quality at the forefront. This is an opportunity to solve meaningful problems, drive lasting improvements, and directly contribute to safe, profitable, and sustainable copper production.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent experience (8+ years) managing complex electrical or instrumentation projects
PMP certification or significant experience in plant, equipment, maintenance, engineering, operations, or project roles
At least 3 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering
Solid understanding of project management practices and tools
Experience with risk assessment and change management processes
Knowledge of industrial electrical and instrumentation systems, standards, and codes
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop sheets, single‑line diagrams, and control logic
Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Confidence leading projects independently while working closely with others

Responsibilities

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business needs
Develop and manage project estimates, budgets, schedules, and execution plans
Lead projects through the full lifecycle, from initiation and planning to commissioning and handover
Coordinate contractors, consultants, and project team members to deliver work safely and efficiently
Track progress, manage change, and report performance across safety, schedule, cost, quality, and risk
Provide engineering support for electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, including troubleshooting and reliability improvements
Build a strong understanding of plant systems and processes to support sound technical decisions
Maintain required maintenance, compliance, and engineering documentation
Conduct engineering investigations and develop practical recommendations to reduce risk and improve performance
Integrate safety into every stage of design, planning, and execution
Identify hazards and critical risks, and support effective mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with Rio Tinto engineering standards and governance requirements
Support Management of Change (MOC) processes for system modifications and upgrades
Develop and maintain engineering standards, drawings, specifications, and installation practices
Stay current with industry standards, legislation, and emerging technologies
Contribute to asset management systems that connect people, processes, technology, and performance
Participate in root cause and corrective action investigations
Identify and lead improvement opportunities that increase efficiency and reduce downtime
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and leadership to maintain a prioritized project portfolio with a two‑year outlook
Communicate clearly with stakeholders and manage dependencies and expectations effectively
Champion safety as a core value in everything you do
Model inclusive, respectful, and ethical behaviors with employees and contractors
Support disciplined planning and execution to maximize value
Demonstrate Rio Tinto values: Care, Courage, and Curiosity

Benefits

Be recognized for your contributions, innovative thinking and dedication, and leave each day knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits
Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
Attractive share ownership plan
Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family
Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Personify Health with incentives supporting your wellbeing
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges