Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Expanding & Growing Company, Flexible & Hybrid Working Arrangements
Your new company
Join a growing and expanding electrical engineering and contracting company on a full time, permanent basis as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. With outstanding career progression opportunities and flexible working arrangements, this client truly values their employees and their career prospects.
Responsibilities & Expertise
- Preparation of Budget Estimates and Tender Proposals: Lead the development of comprehensive cost estimates and competitive tender submissions for electrical engineering projects.
- End-to-End Project Delivery: Manage electrical engineering and installation projects from inception to completion, ensuring technical excellence and timely execution.
- Client Engagement and Relationship Management: Foster strong client relationships by managing expectations, ensuring satisfaction, and securing formal project acceptance.
- Project Management : Oversee all aspects of project planning, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and execution of work plans.
- Electrical Design Leadership: Direct in-house electrical design activities, guiding a team of engineers and drafters to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
- Switchboard and Distribution System Design: Specialise in the design of Main Switchboards, Motor Control Centres (MCC/PCC), and Distribution Boards.
- High Voltage Systems Expertise : Possess working knowledge of HV protection systems, earthing methodologies, and arc flash analysis-highly regarded.
- Technical Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation including functional descriptions, electrical schedules, drawings, and factory acceptance test (FAT) records.
- Commissioning and Support Services : Conduct on-site testing, commissioning, and provide ongoing maintenance and technical support.
- Client-Site Operations: Operate across metropolitan Melbourne with occasional interstate travel, delivering services directly at client locations.
Qualifications & Experience (Essential)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Registered with Engineers Australia or Professionals Australia
- Over 10 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, covering design, panel construction/modification, supervision, site installation, and commissioning
- Proficient in power and control circuit design, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and motor control, including VSDs
- Skilled in machine safety control system design and implementation
- Strong AutoCAD/EPLAN capabilities, including single-line diagrams, motor schematics, and loop diagrams
- Technically adept with Microsoft operating systems and documentation tools; experienced in producing high-quality reports such as load lists, cable schedules, I/O schedules, scopes of work, and technical specifications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications & Expertise (Highly regarded)
- CPEng accreditation will be highly regarded.
- Experience with the design, classification and implementation of electrical equipment installed within Explosive Atmospheres (competency training preferred).
- Design of power circuits including discrimination, cascading & arc flash analysis.
- High voltage design including protection and earthing studies.
- Experience working within the process industry, including the ability to read and interpret P&ID;'s.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Outstanding in-house training & career progression opportunities
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