Electrical Engineer

Cleared Recruitment; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleared Recruitment is seeking a 2-5 year Electrical Engineer to provide critical design, integration and systems performance for a naval defence project in Newcastle NSW.

You will work across electrical, control and mechanical disciplines to deliver design documentation, equipment selection and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer, Marine Systems Engineer, or similar.
• Experience in the development of electrical design documentation for complex projects.
• Working knowledge of 440 VAC, 240 VAC and 24 VDC electrical systems, including control and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with environmental considerations including IP rating, vibration, moisture, temperature and installation constraints.
• Understanding of CAN networks and their application within control systems.
• Australian Citizenship. (Essential)

Responsibilities

• Produce and review electrical design documentation including Single Line Diagrams, Cable Schedules, Power Load Analysis and equipment lists.
• Support component and equipment selection for 440 VAC, 240 VAC and 24 VDC power, control and instrumentation systems.
• Consider environmental and installation requirements during equipment selection, including IP rating, vibration, moisture, temperature and suitability for the operating environment.
• Contribute to electrical calculations, technical documentation and design reviews.
• Support interface definition and coordination across electrical, control and mechanical disciplines.
• Review supplier and subcontractor documentation for technical compliance with project requirements.
• Support electrical system design activities involving power distribution, control and instrumentation, and CAN-based communications networks.
• Contribute to engineering change management, design maturity, and technical risk identification across the project lifecycle.
• Work with system and stakeholder requirements to support electrical design development, traceability, and compliance through the project lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical design

CAN networks

Communication skills

Team coordination

Engineering documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Marine Systems engineering

Job description

We are currently seeking a 2 - 5-year Electrical Engineer to provide critical design, integration and systems performance for an innovative naval defence project.

MUST be an Australian Citizen eligible for Defence security clearance.

Location: Newcastle NSW

Role: Electrical Engineer

Permanent full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and review electrical design documentation including Single Line
• Diagrams, Cable Schedules, Electrical Power Load Analysis, equipment lists, and termination schedules
• Support component and equipment selection for 440 VAC, 240 VAC and 24 VDC power, control and instrumentation systems
• Consider environmental and installation requirements during equipment selection, including IP rating, vibration, moisture, temperature, and suitability for the operating environment
• Contribute to electrical calculations, technical documentation, and design reviews
• Support interface definition and coordination across electrical, control and mechanical disciplines
• Review supplier and subcontractor documentation for technical compliance with project requirements
• Support electrical system design activities involving power distribution, control and instrumentation, and CAN-based communications networks
• Contribute to engineering change management, design maturity, and technical risk identification across the project lifecycle
• Work with system and stakeholder requirements to support electrical design development, traceability, and compliance through the project lifecycle

Prerequisites:

• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer, Marine Systems Engineer, or similar
• Experience in the development of electrical design documentation for industrial, marine, infrastructure or other complex projects
• Working knowledge of 440 VAC, 240 VAC and 24 VDC electrical systems, including control and instrumentation
• Experience with Single Line Diagrams, Cable Schedules, Load Analysis, and equipment selection
• Familiarity with environmental considerations including IP rating, vibration, moisture, temperature and installation constraints
• Understanding of CAN networks and their application within control systems
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• A structured, solutions-focused approach to engineering design and technical documentation
• Australian Citizenship. (Essential)