Key roles for senior electrical engineers involve delivering major capital works projects that focus on renewing and upgrading assets. This includes applying technical expertise to support the design, replacement, and integration of complex electrical systems.
The Job
* As a senior electrical engineer, you will play a key role in supporting engineering teams with high-level technical input, reviewing key documents, and driving engineering standards.
* You'll apply your knowledge to ensure the safe and reliable operation of critical infrastructure.
Working closely with engineering, commercial, and project teams, you'll provide technical advice to resolve project challenges, ensuring solutions are technically sound and aligned with operational requirements.
Your work will directly contribute to the specification, design review, commissioning, and operational readiness of assets, while managing technical risks and ensuring alignment with business needs.
Responsibilities:
* Review and make recommendations for final engineering sign-off on concept designs, detailed drawings, reports, and project proposals.
* Offer engineering advice to resolve complex project challenges, ensuring solutions are technically sound and aligned with operational requirements.
* Develop and assess technical solutions to asset issues, supporting safe and timely commissioning of new or refurbished equipment.
* Mentor and support junior and graduate engineers, contributing to team capability and professional development.
* Work collaboratively with stakeholders to assess and balance technical, commercial, and operational risks.
About You
* You are a senior level electrical engineer with significant experience in the design, construction, or management of large scale industrial or energy infrastructure, ideally within hydropower industry.
* Your expertise includes HV switchgear, transformers, alternators, and other electricity generation related equipment.
* You bring a strong track record of providing technical leadership, managing engineering risk, and delivering high quality outcomes across complex projects.
* Confident in engineering reviews and decision making, you're also a collaborative team player who values continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.