EPS System Engineer

Priamanaya Energy; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to design, implement and optimise electrical systems for large hydro and grid projects. You will develop schematics, layouts and equipment specifications while ensuring compliance with AS/NZS, IEEE, IEC standards.

In this role you will coordinate tender packages, support BIM-enabled workflows, and collaborate with suppliers to confirm product data, installation requirements and testing procedures, ensuring safe, reliable power delivery.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• “Proven ability to develop schematic drawings, electrical layout, technical specification for electrical equipment and electrical calculations.”
• “Strong knowledge of electrical arrangement design principles.”
• “In-depth understanding of power generation, transmission, transformation, and distribution systems, including associated equipment and materials.”
• “Familiarity with applicable electrical standards and regulations (AS/NZS, IEEE, IEC, SPLN, PUIL).”
• “Working knowledge in AutoCAD (2D & 3D), EPLAN and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).”
• “Experience with BIM tools for integrated design workflows is highly desirable.”
• “Working knowledge of electrical analysis software for system studies and design validation.”
• “Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to prepare clear technical documentation.”
• “A proactive and organised approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing project priorities and deadlines.”

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical equipment and systems for Large Hydro and Grid Solutions projects.
• Be involved in the preparation and evaluation of tender and construction packages, providing guidance on electrical and instrumentation drawings, installation specifications, and other supporting documentation for project execution.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation according to safety aspects, standards, and specifications.
• Design and commission industrial MV and LV electrical power systems, including electrical room design, equipment specifications, motor control and grounding systems, and cable and raceway sizing and layouts.
• Prepare and study technical drawings, and specifications of electrical systems to ensure that installation and operations conform to safety, standards, and customer requirements.
• Prepare technical drawings and specific types of equipment and materials to be used in construction and equipment installation via design software such as AutoCAD 2009.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain and confirm information on products necessary to complete electrical schematics and layouts, performing audits and assessments of suppliers as required.
• Coordinate and advise on operation and maintenance activities to ensure optimum utilization of power system facilities and meet customer demands for electrical energy.

Skills

Schematic drawings

Electrical layout

Electrical calculations

Power systems knowledge

Electrical standards knowledge

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Project prioritization

BIM experience

Electrical analysis software

AutoCAD 2D/3D

EPLAN

Microsoft Office

Vendor/audit coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

EPLAN

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key responsibilities

Provide expertise to design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical equipment and systems as required for Large Hydro and Grid Solutions projects.

Be involved in the preparation and evaluation of tender and construction packages, providing guidance on electrical and instrumentation drawings, installation specifications, and other supporting documentation for project execution.

Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation according to safety aspects, standards, and specifications.

Design and commission industrial MV and LV electrical power systems, including electrical room design, equipment specifications, motor control and grounding systems, and cable and raceway sizing and layouts.

Prepare and study technical drawings, and specifications of electrical systems to ensure that installation and operations conform to safety, standards, and customer requirements.

Prepare technical drawings and specific types of equipment and materials to be used in construction and equipment installation via design software such as AutoCAD 2009.

Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.

Communicate with suppliers to obtain and confirm information on products necessary to complete electrical schematics and layouts, performing audits and assessments of suppliers as required.

Coordinate and advise on operation and maintenance activities to ensure optimum utilization of power system facilities and meet customer demands for electrical energy.

About you

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Proven ability to develop schematic drawings, electrical layout, technical specification for electrical equipment and electrical calculations.

Strong knowledge of electrical arrangement design principles.

In-depth understanding of power generation, transmission, transformation, and distribution systems, including associated equipment and materials.

Familiarity with applicable electrical standards and regulations (AS/NZS, IEEE, IEC, SPLN, PUIL).

Working knowledge in AutoCAD (2D & 3D), EPLAN and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Experience with BIM tools for integrated design workflows is highly desirable.

Working knowledge of electrical analysis software for system studies and design validation.

Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to prepare clear technical documentation.

A proactive and organised approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing project priorities and deadlines.

About us

With over 185 years of experience and supported by more than 30,000 employees, across 280+ locations in over 80 countries, ANDRITZ is a global leading supplier of solutions to the pulp & paper, metals, hydropower and environment & energy sectors. ANDRITZ creates growth that matters - for the business, the people and our planet. With a passion for innovative technologies, we drive the green transition by helping industries worldwide enhance efficiency, reduce waste and minimize emissions.