Electrical Design Engineer
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join our team.
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the electrical aspects of construction projects are delivered according to contract requirements and best practices. You will be responsible for managing subcontractors and designers in a site-based construction environment and reviewing electrical design in a construction environment.
The successful candidate will have experience working on construction sites, preferably with primary substation design, secondary and LV design, negotiation with major stakeholders, commercial and risk awareness, and ability to operate within a high-pressure environment. Additionally, commissioning experience, advanced use of MS Office, document control systems, strong verbal and written communication, relationship building, and proactive view and practical approach toward role are highly valued.
Responsibilities include:
* Design management of electrical balance of plant design from sub-contractors
* Review of primary and secondary electrical design drawings and documentation against contractual obligations, industry standards, safety compliance, and best practice
* Reviewing component selections
* Coordinate design interfaces with Project Civil Engineer and other discipline leads
* Coordinate Safety in Design Reviews
* Collate required information from sub-contractors for payment milestones and advise the site and project managers about the completion status
* Perform QA inspections on electrical scopes of work (incl. factory acceptance tests)
* Review Inspection and test plans (ITPs)/ test results or report ITRs for electrical scopes of work
* Reporting on the progress of inspections/tests and QA/QC submissions
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technical queries, variations, and payment claims are assessed promptly
* Support commissioning activities
* Liaise with and provide feedback to Melbourne-based personnel. (Functional reporting)
* Attending site and progress meetings to assist with expert Knowledge in these areas
* Monitor BOP progress and contribute to deriving solutions or mitigation measures should delays be incurred
* Maintain a good working relationship with clients and onsite contractors
* Ensure all work carried out follows Vestas Quality and Site Safety requirements
* Support the Engineering changes (Engineering change management)
* Report any deviations in the system. (NCR)
Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Ability to gain CPEng – Chartered Professional Engineer as granted by Engineers Australia.