Lead Electrical Designer — 3D Design Leader

Primero; Perth; 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

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.