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Senior electrical design engineer (eltham north)

Hays Recruitment
Design
Posted: 2 October
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Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Expanding & Growing Company, Flexible & Hybrid Working Arrangements

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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

In your new role as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you'll work alongside a team of 16-20 engineers and report directly to the Engineering Manager.

- 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
- Solid 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

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to *************@hays.com.au

📌 Senior Electrical Design Engineer
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Eltham North

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