Electrical Design Engineer

Hinchen Recruitment Group; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinchen Recruitment Group – Wollongong NSW is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join the Assets & Capital Projects team based in Berrima, NSW. You will deliver projects from feasibility through to commissioning within a collaborative engineering environment.

The role reports to the Principal Electrical Engineer and requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years' experience in process control design for heavy industry, and proven PLC/SCADA expertise, design reviews, and cost

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering industrial electrical engineering projects.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems.
• Strong project management, planning, and cost estimation capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies and capital project development.
• Prepare technical specifications, RFQs, tender evaluations.
• Develop electrical designs including cable schedules and layouts.
• Support Project Managers with technical expertise throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage electrical design activities for small to medium projects.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor costs, schedules, and technical performance.
• Conduct site investigations and define project requirements.
• Review contractor submissions and technical documentation.
• Supervise electrical contractors to ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Perform electrical calculations, load assessments, and cost estimations.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Cost estimation

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA systems

Job description

Hinchen Recruitment Group – Wollongong NSW

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Assets & Capital Projects team based in Berrima, NSW. Reporting to the Principal Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering a variety projects across business units. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to major capital projects, from feasibility studies and design through to project execution and commissioning. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you will help drive innovation, safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to feasibility studies, engineering investigations, and capital project development.
• Prepare technical specifications, RFQs, tender evaluations, and supplier assessments.
• Develop and review electrical designs, including cable schedules, schematic diagrams, equipment layouts, and general arrangements.
• Support Project Managers with technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage electrical design activities for small to medium-sized capital projects.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, and technical performance.
• Conduct site investigations and define project requirements in collaboration with operational teams.
• Review and approve contractor submissions and technical documentation.
• Supervise electrical contractors and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Perform electrical calculations, equipment sizing, load assessments, and cost estimations.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and cost savings.
• Contribute to the development of engineering standards, tools, and documentation.

About You

• A degree qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience inprocess control design in the manufacturing/mining/heavy industry sector.
• Demonstrated experience delivering industrial electrical engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles and industrial plant operations.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems.
• Working knowledge of AS3000 Wiring Rules.
• Ability to perform cable sizing and maximum demand calculations.
• Experience preparing technical tender documentation and evaluating contractor submissions.
• Strong project management, planning, and cost estimation capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Citizen, permanent resident or on the path to PR.

What's In It For You

• Opportunity to work on significant capital projects within one of Australia's leading industrial organisations.
• Exposure to diverse engineering challenges across a national operation.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering team environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• A strong safety culture built on looking after one another and achieving zero harm.
• The chance to contribute to innovative solutions that improve operational performance and business outcomes.

If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact on large-scale industrial projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Acknowledgement of Country: Hinchen Recruitment Group pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elder's past and present and acknowledge the valuable contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to Australian society.