Electrical Engineer Level II

WorleyParsons; Portland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer II for a 12-month agency contractor role based in Portland, Victoria, Australia. The position supports the Alcoa project and requires delivering discipline-specific engineering services across the asset lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering design, strong knowledge of Australian standards, and a track record in brownfield modifications, instrumentation interfaces, and safety-focused design.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification: 4-year bachelor's in Electrical Power or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' technical experience in discipline-level engineering design.
• Experience in brownfield electrical systems modification and interfaces with instrumentation and control.
• Excellent understanding of Australian electrical standards.
• Strong knowledge across equipment sizing, cable routing, layouts, lighting, earthing, arc flash and HV switchgear/MCC design.
• Experience with control interfacing and instrumentation; electrical calculations.
• Knowledge of protection systems and relay settings (overcurrent, earth fault, motors, VSD).
• Creation of design drawings (SLDs, schematics, terminations, schedules, layouts).
• Site experience: scoping, inspections, commissioning; FATs/SATs witnessing.
• Experience preparing ITPs, MTOs, datasheets, specs, procurement, and construction scope.
• Understanding of electrical estimates, execution schedules, and shutdown planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering services that meet Worley, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop fit-for-purpose designs from concept to as-built; ensure safety and operability.
• Leverage digital/AI-enabled tools in daily work.
• Identify issues and provide innovative solutions with senior support.
• Produce calculations, drawings, and documentation; interpret applicable standards.
• Support project reviews, HAZIDs/HAZOPs, and safety-in-design workshops.
• Coordinate with peers and clients to deliver high-quality deliverables.
• Foster relationships with contractors, clients and Worley personnel.
• Contribute to improving Worley engineering systems and processes.

Skills

Electrical design

Brownfield mods

Project experience

Safety in design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Electrical Engineer Level II (POR00FA)

Electrical Engineer Level II - POR00FA

Company : Worley

Primary Location

AUS-VIC-Portland

Job

Electrical

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Agency Contractor

Job Posting

Sep 29, 2026

Unposting Date

Oct 29, 2026

Reporting Manager Title : Delivery Director, Electrical Engineering - Australia

Duration of Contract : 12 Months

Electrical Engineer II

• Location: Portland, Victoria
• Full time site-based role
• 12-month contract with likelihood of extension
• Customer: Alcoa

Responsibilities

• Deliver discipline specific engineering services that meet Worley, the client’s and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Consider 'fit for purpose' solutions from concept through to as built is developed considering safe and sustainable design, constructability, commissioning phases, operability, maintainability and decommissioning.
• Proactive interest in leveraging digital and AI-enabled tools in day-to-day work.
• Understand and consider safety hazards and risks associated with the asset lifecycle of the designed product, plant or structure.
• Identify issues and problems; develop appropriate and innovative solutions with support from seniors.
• Perform discipline specific engineering services such as:
  • Prepare/support the production of calculations, drawings and related documentation.
  • Interpret and apply the applicable technical standards.
  • Deliver as per the scope of work, identify changes to the scope and communicate with the lead.
  • Support in project reviews, HAZIDs/HAZOPs and safety in design workshops as required.
  • Understand and support the project change management processes.
• Ensure self-check is completed on all deliverables and ensure compliance with checking and review activities as per Worley processes.
• Interface with other peers, seniors, engineering disciplines and Workshare team to complete engineering design and ensure delivery of high-quality deliverables
• Establish and maintain relationships with contractors, the client and other Worley personnel.
• Actively contribute to the development and improvement of Worley engineering systems, processes, practices, and procedures.
• Understand and consider interdisciplinarity interfaces across design packages.
• Tertiary qualifications with a 4-year bachelor's degree in engineering majoring in Electrical Power or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years technical experience undertaking engineering design at discipline level.
• Experience in brownfield electrical systems modification detailed design and understanding of instrumentation and control system interfaces.
• Able to work across multiple projects.
• Experience across most phases of engineering projects.
• Excellent understanding of Australian electrical standards.
• Good understanding and experience in most areas of:
  • Equipment sizing, cable routing, equipment layouts, lighting design, earthing design, arc flash requirements and HV switchgear and MCC design.
  • Control system interfacing and instrumentation.
  • Electrical calculations required for design.
  • Protection systems and relay settings (overcurrent, earth fault, motors, VSDs).
  • Creation of design drawings such as SLDs, schematics, terminations, schedules, layouts.
  • Site experience such as scoping solutions, equipment inspections, construction and commissioning.
  • Witnessing and inspection of equipment during FATs, SATs.
  • Preparing ITPs, MTOs, datasheets, specifications, construction methodologies, philosophy documents, procurement requisitions and construction scope of works packages.
  • Understanding of electrical estimates and execution schedules.
  • Understanding of shutdown planning and considerations for design.
• You will be an enthusiastic team player with a dedication in delivering quality deliverables