Electrical Engineer

AVE Technologies; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Newcastle-based role exposure to heavy

13 RDOs annually

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Cross-discipline projects

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AVE Technologies, a Newcastle-based engineering company, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and commissioning across industrial projects. The role involves design development, drafting, installation, testing and on-site commissioning with travel to Muswellbrook and other sites.

You will collaborate with electrical, automation and project teams and contribute to creating accurate as‑built documentation while ensuring design quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 2–5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Strong electrical drafting and ability to modify drawings.
• Experience with CAD and electrical design software.
• Knowledge of circuit design, control systems and PLCs.
• Willingness to work on site and travel.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and produce electrical drawings including SLDs, schematics, cable schedules and control layouts.
• Develop and review electrical designs for industrial and heavy industry applications.
• Identify gaps, errors, risks and opportunities within designs and take ownership of the solution.
• Manage engineering components of projects from scope and design through to delivery and commissioning.
• Attend project sites to undertake inspections, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Support risk assessments, technical investigations and project planning.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, electricians, engineers and internal project teams.
• Review existing installations and documentation and develop accurate as‑built information.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawings and project records.
• Provide technical support to the wider AVE team throughout project delivery.
• Travel to Muswellbrook and other project sites as required by your client group.

Skills

Electrical drafting

Problem solving

Communication

Site experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Electrical design software

Job description

Electrical Engineer- From Design to Commissioning

AVE Technologies is a Newcastle-based engineering and technology company delivering electrical, automation, communications and technology solutions across industrial, heavy industry, energy and critical infrastructure projects.

We are growing and looking for an Electrical Engineer who can think, design and deliver. Someone who enjoys getting into the detail, solving problems and seeing a project through from design to commissioning.

Your new role

This is a hands‑on Electrical Engineer role based in Newcastle, with regular travel to Muswellbrook and other project sites to support AVE's heavy industry projects.

You will work across the full project lifecycle, from understanding the scope and developing designs through to installation, testing and commissioning. A strong focus of the role will be electrical drafting, including creating new drawings, reviewing existing documentation and identifying what is missing, incorrect or could be improved.

You will work closely with AVE's electrical, communications, automation and project teams across a range of industrial environments. The work will be varied and practical, with projects that require you to understand the problem, find the gap and develop a solution that works in the real world.

What you'll actually do

• Read, interpret and produce electrical drawings including SLDs, schematics, cable schedules and control layouts

• Develop and review electrical designs for industrial and heavy industry applications

• Identify gaps, errors, risks and opportunities within designs and take ownership of the solution

• Manage engineering components of projects from scope and design through to delivery and commissioning

• Attend project sites to undertake inspections, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting

• Support risk assessments, technical investigations and project planning

• Liaise with clients, contractors, electricians, engineers and internal project teams

• Review existing installations and documentation and develop accurate as‑built information

• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawings and project records

• Provide technical support to the wider AVE team throughout project delivery

• Travel to Muswellbrook and other project sites as required by your client group

About you

You will be an Electrical Engineer who enjoys practical problem solving and working close to the project, not someone who wants to sit behind a desk all day.

You will ideally have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline

• 2 to 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering, ideally within heavy industry, mining, industrial or infrastructure environments

• Strong electrical drafting skills and the ability to create and modify drawings, not just read them

• Experience with CAD and electrical design software

• Knowledge of circuit design, control systems and PLCs

• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work through technical issues independently

• Experience supporting or managing engineering projects from design through to delivery

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to work effectively with engineers, electricians, project managers, clients and contractors

• A practical approach and willingness to get onto site and understand how things work in the real world

• A current Australian driver's licence

Why join AVE Technologies?

AVE Technologies specialises in electrical, automation and control systems, communications, industrial networking, outdoor wireless, IoT, CCTV, audiovisual, access control and other technology solutions.

We work across a diverse range of industries, from heavy industry and mining to critical infrastructure, government, education and commercial projects. This means no two projects are exactly the same and there is plenty of opportunity to build your technical capability.

You will join a well‑established, family‑owned business with more than 30 years of experience in the electrotechnology industry. We are a forward‑thinking and growth‑driven team that values teamwork, accountability, quality and continuous learning.

At AVE, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your technical skills and work alongside experienced electrical, engineering and technology professionals.

You'll also enjoy:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Newcastle-based role with regular exposure to major heavy industry projects
• Up to 13 RDOs annually
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to work across electrical, automation, communications and technology projects
• A growing business with genuine opportunities to develop your career