Electrical Engineer

Leidos; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer in Newcastle City Council, Australia, to produce and review electrical design documentation. The role involves supporting equipment selection for various electrical systems and contributing to technical documentation and design reviews.

Candidates must be Australian citizens and possess a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with systems including 440 VAC and a structured approach to engineering design are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer or similar.
• Experience in developing electrical design documentation.
• Knowledge of 440 VAC, 240 VAC, and 24 VDC systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review electrical design documentation.
• Support equipment selection for electrical systems.
• Contribute to technical documentation and design reviews.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Communication skills

Knowledge of electrical systems

Problem-solving approach

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Marine Systems Engineering

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• Degree‑qualified Electrical Engineer, Marine Systems Engineer, or similar.
• Experience in developing 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.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and hold an NV‑1 or greater security clearance.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.