Electrical Engineer

Policom P/L; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Policom Pty Ltd, a Sydney-based electrical engineering consultancy, is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineer to join our Caringbah office. You will assist senior engineers in designing electrical systems for building projects, perform calculations to AS/NZS standards, and contribute to design documentation and client liaison.

We value hands-on experience, clear reporting, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• At least 1 year work experience in electrical design or related role.
• Working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 3008.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Strong written communication skills for reports and correspondence.
• Structured mentoring from senior and chartered engineers.
• Support towards Chartered Engineer (CPEng) status.
• Exposure to a diverse mix of network and building services projects.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior engineers in the design and development of electrical systems for various building projects
• Performing electrical calculations, including maximum demand, voltage drop, fault level and cable sizing, to AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 3008
• Designing building electrical services, including main switchboards, distribution boards, submains, metering, and power and lighting layouts
• Undertaking lighting design and modelling to AS/NZS 1680 and assessing compliance with NCC requirements
• Preparing design documentation, including drawings, design reports, specifications, technical submissions and correspondence to network operators and councils
• Reviewing architectural and services drawings for coordination and compliance with relevant Australian Standards and network requirements
• Attending site inspections to assess existing installations and verify site conditions
• Liaising with clients, builders, electrical contractors, architects and network operators throughout the design and approval process

Skills

Electrical design

AS/NZS knowledge

Engineering calculations

Report writing

Mentoring

CPEng pathway

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Policom Pty Ltd is a Sydney-based electrical engineering consultancy and Level 3 Accredited Service Provider (ASP). We deliver electrical design for distribution network connections within the Endeavour Energy, Ausgrid and Essential Energy networks, alongside building services electrical design for commercial, industrial, residential and infrastructure projects. We are seeking a full-time Electrical Engineer to join our team in our Caringbah office.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting senior engineers in the design and development of electrical systems for various building projects
• Performing electrical calculations, including maximum demand, voltage drop, fault level and cable sizing, to AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 3008
• Designing building electrical services, including main switchboards, distribution boards, submains, metering, and power and lighting layouts
• Undertaking lighting design and modelling to AS/NZS 1680 and assessing compliance with NCC requirements
• Preparing design documentation, including drawings, design reports, specifications, technical submissions and correspondence to network operators and councils
• Reviewing architectural and services drawings for coordination and compliance with relevant Australian Standards and network requirements
• Attending site inspections to assess existing installations and verify site conditions
• Liaising with clients, builders, electrical contractors, architects and network operators throughout the design and approval process

About you

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or an equivalent qualification recognised by Engineers Australia
• At least 1 year work experience in electrical design, consulting or a related engineering role (graduates are encouraged to apply)
• Working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 3008
• Proficiency with engineering calculation and drafting software, such as AutoCAD or similar
• Strong written communication skills for preparing technical reports and correspondence
• Structured mentoring from senior and chartered engineers
• Support towards Chartered Engineer (CPEng) status
• Exposure to a diverse mix of network and building services projects
• Ongoing professional development and training

About us

Policom Pty Ltd is a Sydney-based electrical engineering consultancy and Level 3 Accredited Service Provider (ASP). We deliver electrical design for distribution network connections within the Endeavour Energy, Ausgrid and Essential Energy networks, alongside building services electrical design for commercial, industrial, residential and infrastructure projects.