Electrical Engineer – Standards & Compliance

NES Fircroft; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft partners with a Global Energy company to find an experienced Electrical Engineer who will ensure Australian standards and compliance on a major power infrastructure project. You will interpret AS/NZS and IEC differences, review supplier designs and advise international teams on Australian requirements.

The role focuses on MV/LV switchgear, distribution boards and control panels, with liaison to customers and contractors.

Qualifications

• Senior-level electrical engineer with strong Australian experience.
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS and IEC Standards.
• Background in transmission, substations, utilities or major infrastructure.
• Experience with MV/LV systems, switchgear and auxiliary electrical systems.
• RPEV/RPEng, RPEQ and/or CPEng required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Australian electrical standards, codes and regulations.
• Identify differences between AS/NZS and IEC Standards.
• Review supplier designs and documentation for Australian compliance.
• Advise international engineering teams on Australian requirements and design practices.
• Support technical queries across MV/LV switchgear, AC/DC auxiliary systems, distribution boards and control panels.
• Liaise with customers, contractors and project stakeholders on technical matters.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Australian standards knowledge

Standards compliance advisory

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

RPEV/RPEng, RPEQ and/or CPEng

Job description

NES Fircroft have partnered with a Global Energy company who are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide Australian standards and compliance expertise on a major power infrastructure project.

Working with local stakeholders and international engineering teams, you will provide guidance on Australian Standards, regulations and their relationship to IEC Standards.

About The Role:

• Interpret Australian electrical standards, codes and regulations.
• Identify differences between AS/NZS and IEC Standards.
• Review supplier designs and documentation for Australian compliance.
• Advise international engineering teams on Australian requirements and design practices.
• Support technical queries across MV/LV switchgear, AC/DC auxiliary systems, distribution boards and control panels.
• Liaise with customers, contractors and project stakeholders on technical matters.

About You:

• Senior-level Electrical Engineer with strong Australian experience.
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS and IEC Standards.
• Background in transmission, substations, utilities or major infrastructure.
• Experience with MV/LV systems, switchgear and auxiliary electrical systems.
• Strong design review and technical advisory capability.
• RPEV/RPEng, RPEQ and/or CPEngrequired.

Experience as a Principal Electrical Engineer, Technical Authority, Design Manager, Senior Engineer or Standards/Compliance Engineer would be highly regarded.

Melbourne is preferred, however other Australian locations will be considered for the right candidate.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.