About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Power System, Electrical Lead Engineer to take technical ownership of LV and HV power system design and studies across brownfield and greenfield projects in the oil and gas, mining, and utilities sectors. You'll deliver safe, robust, cost effective electrical designs from early concept and FEED through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning. You'll also provide day to day technical leadership, mentor engineers, and help maintain strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead concept, FEED, and detailed design for LV/HV distribution systems: SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, earthing layouts, cable schedules
* Engineer and specify equipment including LV/HV switchboards, MCCs, RMUs, switchyards (33/66/132 kV), UPS and battery systems, transformers, cables, lighting, surge protection
* Deliver power system studies and reports: load flow, short circuit, motor starting, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonics and power quality, dynamic studies
* Develop protection philosophies, relay settings files, and coordination curves; support FAT and SAT for protection and control schemes
* Perform earthing and lightning protection design, including touch and step voltage assessment
* Ensure compliance with relevant AS/NZS and IEC standards, and applicable legislation including Queensland electrical safety requirements
* Coordinate across disciplines and support construction, commissioning, energisation plans, RFIs, as‐built documentation, and handover documentation
* Contribute to proposals, value engineering, optioneering, and client engagement
* Mentor and supervise team members, support QA, peer reviews, and continuous improvement
Key Deliverables
* SLDs, protection SLDs, relay I/O and logic diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams
* Datasheets, specifications, load lists, cable schedules, earthing and lightning layouts
* Study reports and design calculations (cable sizing, voltage drop, transformer sizing, short circuit, earthing, battery autonomy, heat rise considerations)
* Technical bid evaluations, design review records, compliance matrices, commissioning support documentation
Qualifications
* Degree in Electrical Engineering
* IEPNG registration
* 15+ years' industry experience, or recognised specialist capability in power systems, protection, and LV/HV design
* Strong working knowledge of Australian legislation, regulations, and standards
* CPEng preferred; RPEQ required if QLD based or delivering work for Queensland
* Proficiency with power system tools such as ETAP and SKM PTW
* Clear technical communication, confident stakeholder engagement, and the ability to lead and mentor a small team
Company Overview
Verbrec is an ASX listed company providing industry leading engineering and operations services across the entire asset lifecycle with a significant focus on growth into new and existing industries.
We are a problem solver‐focused, safety‐first, people‐oriented team that embraces agile methods to deliver innovative solutions supporting a sustainable and smart future.
*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply*
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