Power System Engineer

BEC Engineering; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BEC Engineering is seeking an experienced Power Systems Engineer to join the core design team in the Perth area. You will deliver detailed HV network designs for mining, utilities, and infrastructure projects, coordinating with clients and vendors to meet project goals.

The role suits engineers with 3–10 years in electrical consulting, capable of leading design work, managing small teams, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Power System engineering essential.
• Postgraduate qualifications would be a plus.
• 3–10 years experience in electrical engineering consulting.
• Experience in minerals processing, power generation, distribution or utility sectors.
• Mining or mineral processing sector experience with reputable organisations.
• Strong client/vendor/colleague communication and customer service mindset.
• Autonomous work ability and multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• Project management experience for senior roles and lead small teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed electrical engineering design for high voltage networks.
• Perform HV network design, power line and substation design, protection systems, and studies.
• Contribute to HV submissions and project delivery within time and budget.
• Lead a small team or work autonomously within multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Power System Engineering

Mining/ mineral processing experience

Project management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Power System Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications advantageous

Job description

Who We Are

BEC Engineering is a well-established Electrical, Power and Control Systems Engineering Services consultancy located in Burswood. With nearly 30 years in the industry, we provide electrical engineering consultancy for mining, materials handling, utilities and infrastructure projects.

About The Role

The role will form part of the core Power Systems engineering group and is focused on providing detailed electrical engineering design for high voltage networks.

Scope of work will include detailed design for high voltage networks, power line design, substation design, protection systems, power system studies and HV submissions.

The application of Power System consulting will focus on upgrades and expansions to mine site, mineral processing and material handling facilities. While many of our projects are mining sector related, an increasing number of projects involve up-grade of infrastructure (ports and transportation) and utility (water and power) facilities.

Project scale can vary from smaller studies to design of an entire HV network.

About You

Tertiary qualifications in Power System engineering from a recognised institution are essential. Post graduate qualifications would be a plus.

With between 3 – 10 years experience post graduation, you will have substantial experience in an electrical engineering consulting environment. Project design experience ideally in minerals processing applications, power generation, power distribution/transmission or the utility sector. Consulting experience could be combined with field / site experience with an EPCM or an operator.

Experience should have been gained in a mining or mineral processing sectors with reputable organisations.

Excellent communication skills and capacity to work with clients, vendors and colleagues is essential. This will be combined with a solid customer service mentality.

Depending on experience, it is expected that you will have the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and also as part of a multidisciplinary team. More experienced Engineers will be expected to have substantial project management experience and the capacity to lead a small team or deliver projects within time and budget parameters.

Attitude is key with BEC Engineering, a willingness to learn, take on a challenge with a positive can-do approach is essential.

What We Offer

When working at BEC, you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Relaxed and professional work environment with excellent work-life balance.
• The opportunity to further your skills and abilities through work variety and professional development training.