Lead Electrical Designer

Primero; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Career opportunities

Paid parental leave

Health and wellbeing support

Benefits & discounts

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

Primero in Western Australia is seeking a Lead Electrical Designer to join the Perth team, delivering electrical design across gold, lithium, and other commodities. You will lead the project lifecycle from studies to commissioning, mentoring junior designers and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

This role is based at Primero's Head Office on St Georges Terrace in Perth, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative work environment that values a Can Do attitude.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as an Electrical Designer in 3D design environments.
• Experience in industrial plants, refineries, mining/mineral processing, or oil & gas.
• Experience leading project electrical design packages.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, MEL, General Arrangement drawings and vendor docs.
• Knowledge of standards and HSE practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical plant layouts, equipment arrangements, cable routing and installation drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Coordinate electrical design within the 3D model and participate in multidisciplinary reviews to ensure clash-free designs.
• Mentor junior/intermediate designers and promote technical excellence.
• Lead internal electrical design reviews and contribute to design workshops.
• Ensure the technical quality and consistency of electrical deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Lead technical leadership to ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with project team, clients and stakeholders.
• Produce discipline specific deliverables meeting requirements.
• Deliver high-quality electrical design documentation on schedule and budget.
• Review and provide feedback on vendor drawings and data.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Mentoring

P&ID interpretation

Communication

Detail oriented

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

General information

Name

Lead Electrical Designer

Ref #

1272864

Date

Friday, July 31, 2026

City

Osborne Park

State

Western Australia

Country

Australia

Department

Drafting

Business unit

Design

Description & Requirements

If you’re looking for a career with a company that has a‘Can Do’attitude, then look no further than Primero. We’re a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We’re energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a ‘Can Do’ attitude.

About Us

Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we’ve grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time.

Working with us you’ll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy.

Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Designer to join our Perth team, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across various commodities (including gold, lithium, rare earths). This role offers the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from studies and detailed design through to construction support and commissioning.

This role will be based at our new Head Office on St Georges Tce, Perth. Adjacent to the train station, the City office has state of the art end of journey facilities, including secure storage for bicycles and scooters, a gym, tennis court, basketball hoop and a swimming pool available for all Primero employees.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical plant concept, layouts, equipment arrangements, cable routing and installation drawings in coordination with other engineering disciplines using AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Coordinate electrical design within the project 3D model and participate in multidisciplinary model reviews to achieve clash‑free and constructible designs.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate designers, promoting technical excellence and consistency across project deliverables.
• Lead internal electrical design reviews and contribute to project design review workshops throughout the design lifecycle.
• Ensure the technical quality and consistency of electrical design deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction and commissioning by responding to technical queries and reviewing design changes.
• Manage and provide technical leadership and support to the project team to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, standards, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the project team, clients and to other project stakeholders.
• Produce discipline specific deliverables that meet Primero Groups, the client’s and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver high‑quality electrical design documentation in accordance with project schedule, budget and quality objectives.
• Review and provide feedback on vendor drawings and interdisciplinary design data.

What You ‘Can Do’

• 10+years experience as an Electrical Designer in multidisciplinary 3D design/model review environments.
• Electrical and instrumentation design experience of industrial plants, refineries, or infrastructure in the mining/minerals processing or oil and gas industries.
• Previous experience leading project specific electrical design packages
• Demonstrated experience checking and approving electrical design deliverables in accordance with project quality requirements.
• Understanding of statutory and industry regulations and HSE practices.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, MEL, General Arrangement drawings and vendor documentation.
• Knowledge and practical application of design theories, principles and practices.
• The ability to work efficiently and effectively within a multi‑discipline team environment.
• Keen eye for detail and a systematic approach to producing deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What we ‘Can Do’ for you:

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Career Opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Benefits & Discounts
• Employee Referral Rewards

If you're looking for a career where you experience more 'Can Do', then we're the team for you.

Find out what a Primero career Can Do for you.

Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female, veteran and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

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