Electrical Designer

WesTrac; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Novated leasing

Income protection

Retail discounts

Free parking

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Newcastle, NSW, to develop electrical schematics, harness designs and CAD drawings for machine modifications and new builds. You will interpret customer requirements to deliver compliant, safe engineering solutions and prepare full technical documentation.

Join a team focused on safety, quality and collaboration, contributing to major mining and heavy equipment projects with lifecycle documentation and rigorous design reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience in a design drafting role in mining or heavy machinery.
• Electrical Engineering qualification or Certificate IV in Engineering.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and develop practical designs.
• Strong attention to detail and time management; safety-focused.
• Experience with Caterpillar, SIS and AutoCAD Electrical (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Develop schematics, harness designs, and CAD drawings for machine mods and new builds.
• Interpret customer requirements to deliver safe, compliant engineering solutions.
• Prepare engineering documentation—calculations, risk assessments, compliance records.
• Support design reviews, quality checks, and verification activities.
• Maintain engineering documentation and configuration control across projects.
• Create as-built schematics after build completion.

Skills

Design drafting

Electrical engineering

Interpret requirements

Attention to detail

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Electrical Engineering

Certificate IV in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Technical Engineer, you'll be responsible for creating electrical designs that are safe, practical, legally compliant, and meet customer requirements. Working closely with the broader Engineering team, you'll develop CAD designs and all relevant supporting documentation, including calculations, risk assessments, and compliance documentation, for review and approval.

This role provides the opportunity to play a key part in delivering safe, efficient, and compliant electrical design solutions that support machine modifications, new build projects, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical schematics, harness designs, and CAD drawings to support machine modifications and new build projects
• Interpret technical specifications and customer requirements to deliver practical, safe, and compliant engineering solutions
• Prepare accurate engineering documentation, including calculations, risk assessments, compliance records, and design reports
• Conduct and support design reviews, quality checks, and verification activities to ensure engineering standards are met
• Maintain engineering documentation, as-built drawings, and configuration control records throughout the project lifecycle
• Create as-built schematics for customer-specific projects following machine build completion

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in a design drafting role within mining, heavy machinery, mobile equipment or a similar industrial environment
• Qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Certificate IV in Engineering, with equivalent industry experience in Electrical Engineering Drafting
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and develop practical, fit-for-purpose design solutions
• Strong attention to detail, time management skills and a commitment to working safely and collaboratively
• Experience with Caterpillar, SIS and Autocad Electrical desirable

Why WesTrac?

At WesTrac, we're Made for More - more opportunity, more growth, and more impact. With a team of over 4,500 people nationally, we're united by our care for each other, our passion for building a better tomorrow, and our commitment to continual evolution.

We invest heavily in your development, offering access to our in-house RTO(50737), dedicated learning pathways, and hands-on experience with the latest Cat technology and future-focused capabilities. As one of the world's largest authorised Cat dealers, you'll be part of an industry leader shaping what's next in mining and construction.

We're proud to create a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and feel confident being their authentic selves. We welcome applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds, and we are a WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

What we offer

• Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown. Purchased leave program and RDO options available.
• Health & Wellness - Discounted Health Insurance, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
• Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus for applicable roles
• Additional Perks - Free parking, onsite café, bootcamp and yoga available at certain locations

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check & Medical as part of the recruitment process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.