Electrical Engineer: Building & Network Design, Junior

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, 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.