Electrical Design Specialist - Power Systems (Contract)

Mercor; Sydney; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is partnering with a leading technology organization to recruit experienced Electrical Design Specialists for a short-term project. Specialists will apply hands-on industry experience to analyze, evaluate, and solve complex electrical design and system-level engineering problems across a range of applications.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, with strong proficiency in electrical system design, power systems, and related tools such as

Qualifications

• Candidates should have hands-on industry experience in electrical design.
• Strong understanding of electrical system design, power systems, and engineering principles.
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems, protection, sizing, and power distribution.
• Experience reviewing vendor drawings, datasheets, and technical submittals.
• Advanced degree or professional engineering certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and evaluate electrical designs based on technical requirements, specifications, and system performance.
• Design and review electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and components including distribution and motor control systems.
• Interpret and analyze electrical schematics, single-line and wiring diagrams, layouts, and equipment specifications.
• Perform electrical calculations including load flow, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, and protection coordination.
• Evaluate design alternatives, engineering trade-offs, and identify potential design issues or improvements.
• Review and validate designs, calculations, assumptions, and technical approaches against project requirements and standards.

Skills

Hands-on industry experience

Electrical design knowledge

Power systems understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

EPLAN

Revit

Job description

Mercor is partnering with a leading technology organization to recruit experienced Electrical Design Specialists for a short-term project. Specialists will apply hands-on industry experience to analyze, evaluate, and solve complex electrical design and system-level engineering problems across a range of applications.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, with strong proficiency in electrical system design, power systems, and related tools such as