Electrical Designer

Aquatec; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquatec, Australia’s leading water infrastructure advisor, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to deliver electrical design outcomes for water, wastewater and odour control projects. You will produce high-quality drawings and documentation to support safe, compliant construction.

Working with Lead and Senior Engineers, you’ll develop power, control and switchboard designs aligned with Australian Standards and Water Authority requirements, with opportunities to grow technical capability

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years using AutoCAD for electrical drawings.
• Experience in industrial control systems and water industry is advantageous.
• Knowledge of AS61439, AS3000, AS3008, AS3010 standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical design drawings and documentation (SLD, schematics, switchboard layouts).
• Develop LV power, control, PLC/RTU, instrumentation drawings.
• Support engineers with design development and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Australian standards and project specs.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for integrated designs.
• Participate in design reviews and drafting standards improvements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical design

Schematic drawing

Single line diagrams

Switchboard design

PLC/RTU

Instrumentation

Power distribution

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Licensed Electrician

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Aquatec is Australia’s leading advisor and innovator in water, wastewater, and odour management solutions.

We're more than a company — we're a catalyst for positive change in the water industry.

With over 30 years of local and international experience, we design, build, and deliver end‑to‑end solutions across a wide range of environmental sewerage and water infrastructure systems. Our projects span large‑scale developments, councils, water authorities, developers, and a strong network of retail and channel partners.

At Aquatec, we're passionate about collaboration, innovation and excellence. Our people are at the heart of our success and we’re proud to offer a culture that fosters both professional and personal growth.

We partner with government, business and residential clients to tackle the water challenges our communities face — today and into the future. As a recognised leader in water infrastructure, we’re committed to delivering long‑term, sustainable solutions that improve both infrastructure and the quality of life for communities everywhere.

Join us and be part of a team that’s reshaping the future of the water industry.

The Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer/Electrical Designer, you’ll play a key role in the delivery of Aquatec’s electrical design outcomes across water, wastewater and odour control projects. You’ll be responsible for producing high‑quality electrical drawings and documentation that support safe, compliant and constructible project delivery.

Working closely with Lead and Senior Electrical Engineers, you’ll contribute to the detailed design of power, control and switchboard systems, ensuring designs align with Australian Standards, Water Authority requirements and project specifications. This role offers strong exposure to multidisciplinary project teams, real infrastructure delivery and the opportunity to continue developing your technical capability within a specialist water industry environment.

Key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Prepare detailed electrical design drawings and documentation including single line diagrams (SLD’s), schematics, switchboard general arrangements and layouts.
• Produce Low Voltage (LV) power, control, PLC/RTU, instrumentation and network architecture drawings using AutoCAD.
• Support Lead and Senior Engineers with electrical design development, reviews and project documentation.
• Ensure all designs comply with Australian Standards (AS61439, AS3000, AS3008, AS3010) and relevant client and Water Authority specifications.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated, consistent and constructible designs.
• Review project scope, specifications and tender documentation to support accurate design outcomes.
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers and internal stakeholders to resolve design and technical queries.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of drafting standards, templates and processes.

About You

You are a technically capable Electrical Design Engineer/Electrical Designer with a strong eye for detail and a disciplined approach to documentation. You enjoy working in project‑based environments, collaborating with engineers and delivery teams to produce designs that are practical, compliant and ready for construction.

With a solid foundation in electrical drafting and design, you combine strong AutoCAD capability with an understanding of industrial electrical systems, switchboards and compliance requirements. You’re organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple design tasks while meeting quality and timeframe expectations.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, a trade background as a Licensed Electrician, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience using AutoCAD to produce electrical design drawings.
• Experience in industrial control systems, including motor control, automation, and process‑driven environments (water industry experience highly regarded).
• Exposure to switchboard design or manufacturing environments (desirable).
• Proven ability to produce electrical documentation including SLDs, schematics, control diagrams and layouts.
• Working knowledge of AS61439, AS3000, AS3008 and AS3010 standards.
• Strong attention to detail with accountability for drawing accuracy and quality.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across engineering disciplines.
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, seek feedback and continue developing technical capability.

At Aquatec, you’ll join a specialist design team delivering critical water and wastewater infrastructure that supports communities across the world. This role offers hands‑on project exposure, structured development alongside experienced engineers and long‑term career growth within a stable and respected engineering organisation.