Electrical Engineer - Power Generation
Viking Industrial
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Job summary
Viking Industrial is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Projects team. You will deliver electrical design, design review and technical support for generator packages, installations and modifications, while working closely with drafting, workshop and service teams, OEMs and partners onsite.
The role involves travel, on-site installation and commissioning activities, with opportunities for growth and ongoing training.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience in power generation or industrial projects.
- Strong on-site engineering experience and field support.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD; Inventor and/or Revit a plus.
Responsibilities
- Deliver electrical design, review and technical support for generator packages and installations.
- Prepare and review electrical designs, drawings, calculations, and documentation.
- Ensure designs meet Australian Standards, project requirements, and site conditions.
- Coordinate with OEMs, manufacturers, and suppliers on technical queries and approvals.
- Provide on-site engineering support for installation, testing and commissioning.
- Contribute to safety, compliance, and quality documentation.
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Job description
Viking Industrial is a leading Australian rental, sales and service power generation company supporting the mining, construction, industrial and civil industries with high-quality products and technical solutions.
Join our supportive team with opportunities for both personal and professional growth. We prioritise work-life balance, ongoing training and skill development to support our people to succeed.
Our Values are at the core of our business: Accountability, Persistence, Service, Honesty and Collaboration.
Read more about us at https://vikingindustrial.com.au
Viking Industrial is a leading Australian rental, sales and service power generation company supporting the mining, construction, industrial and civil industries with high-quality products and technical solutions.
Join our supportive team with opportunities for both personal and professional growth. We prioritise work-life balance, ongoing training and skill development to support our people to succeed.
Our Values are at the core of our business: Accountability, Persistence, Service, Honesty and Collaboration.
Read more about us at https://vikingindustrial.com.au
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Projects team and deliver electrical engineering across Viking Industrial’s projects, assets and technical standards.
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for electrical design, design review and technical support for generator packages, installations and modifications, ensuring engineering solutions are safe, practical, compliant and commercially effective.
This is a hands-on technical role. You will work closely with our project, drafting, workshop and service teams, as well as local and international OEMs, suppliers and technical partners, and you will spend time on site supporting installation, commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
Travel will form part of the position and may include occasional overnight stays and, at times, periods away from home.
Deliver electrical engineering design, review and technical support for generator packages, installations, modifications and project requirements.
Prepare and review electrical designs, drawings, calculations and technical documentation.
Review OEM and supplier designs to ensure engineering solutions meet applicable Australian Standards, project requirements and site conditions.
Work with local and international OEMs, manufacturers, generator suppliers and technical partners on technical queries, design changes and approvals.
Provide technical guidance to drafting, workshop, service, operations and project teams.
Review customer specifications, tender requirements and design risks, and provide technical input before commitments are made.
Investigate and resolve complex technical issues and recurring equipment failures.
Provide on-site engineering support for installation, testing and commissioning activities.
Coordinate with external engineers, consultants, certifiers, designers and fabricators where required.
Follow and contribute to engineering standards, drawing control, technical documentation and document control processes.
Ensure engineering solutions consider safety, compliance, maintainability, transportability and operational practicality.
Plan and deliver your engineering work to meet project schedules and business requirements.
Support continuous improvement of asset designs, standard builds, technical documentation and quality systems.
Identify and elevate engineering risks and improvement opportunities.
A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated project engineering experience, preferably within power generation, electrical systems, generator packages, fabrication or industrial projects.
Strong practical, hands‑on and on‑site engineering experience.
Working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 3000.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, with experience in Inventor and/or Revit highly regarded.
Experience with control systems and PLCs highly regarded.
RPEQ Electrical registration desirable, or the ability and willingness to work towards registration.
Strong design review, technical problem‑solving and documentation skills.
Experience working with OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers and external engineering consultants.
Familiarity with PDM and engineering document control systems.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with project teams, trades and customers.
Strong understanding of safety, engineering standards, compliance and project delivery requirements.
Ability and willingness to travel nationally as required, including overnight stays and occasional extended periods away from home.
Ability to meet relevant site induction, medical and compliance requirements.
- Competitive salary package reflective of skills and experience.
- Hands‑on involvement in a diverse range of power generation projects.
- Exposure to mining, construction, industrial and infrastructure environments.
- The opportunity to work with leading local and international OEMs.
- A supportive and experienced team environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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