Principal Electrical Engineer

Wave International; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gym access

Rooftop courts

Job summary

Wave International in Perth seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical projects from concept through procurement, delivering HV and LV systems for mining and industrial facilities. You’ll produce SLDs, schematics and detailed design packages while performing load flow studies and fault analysis.

The role combines hands-on design with project management and mentoring of junior engineers. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with extensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Extensive experience delivering electrical projects in mining/mineral processing or heavy industry.
• Experience in an engineering consulting environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical engineering projects from concept to procurement.
• Design, develop and review HV and LV electrical systems for mining and industrial facilities.
• Produce electrical design documentation: SLDs, schematics, termination drawings, detailed packages.
• Perform electrical calculations including load flow, fault level, cable sizing, earthing.
• Prepare specs, scopes of work and procurement docs for electrical equipment.
• Manage budgets, schedules, resources and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients; provide technical leadership and mentoring.
• Support site activities including commissioning, testing and inspections; maintain client relationships.

Skills

Electrical design

HV/LV systems

Load flow analysis

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

AtWave International,we’repassionate aboutengineeringthe future by solving the world’s natural resource challenges. With over 25 years of global experience, we partner with clients to navigate complex mining and resource projects connecting traditional and emerging approaches to deliver practical, outcome-focused solutions across the project lifecycle.

From greenfield to operations, our Engineering, Project Delivery and Asset Management capabilities deliver end‑to‑end solutions from strategy and feasibility through to design, delivery and operational support across battery minerals, mineral sands, gold, bulk commodities and water, as well as broader sectors including agribusiness, industrial and ports.

We are currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our growing Perth Engineering team, supporting the increasing demand for critical minerals and battery metals projects.

This role would be suited for an Engineer that can seamlessly balance hands‑on technical design, delivery with project management responsibilities, ensuring successful project outcomes while maintaining the highest engineering and quality standards.

In this role, you willbe responsible for and have the following qualifications and/or skills:

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver electrical engineering projects from concept, design and procurement.
• Design, develop and review HV and LV electrical systems for mining, mineral processing and industrial facilities.
• Produce and oversee the development of electrical design documentation, including single line diagrams (SLDs), schematics, termination drawings and detailed design packages.
• Undertake electrical engineering calculations including load flow studies, fault level analysis, cable sizing, equipment sizing, earthing and lightning protection design.
• Prepare technical specifications, scopes of work and procurement documentation for electrical equipment and systems.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, designers, drafters, clients and contractors.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to engineers, designers and drafters.
• Support site activities including commissioning, testing, troubleshooting and technical inspections when required.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.

To be successful in this role you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and bring extensive experience delivering electrical engineering projects within the mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial sectors, ideally in an engineering consulting environment.

• Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas and efforts are valued.
• Career Development: Access opportunities to learn, grow, and build your skills through hands‑on experience and internal support.
• Salary Sacrifice options for superannuation and novated leasing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their immediate family members including the following: Confidential counselling and support, Financial Coaching and Dietician Support.

Work from our modern QV1 office with access to:

• Fully equipped gym.
• Rooftop basketball and tennis courts.

Our Commitment

At Wave International we believe great ideas stem from diverse teams and inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We proudly acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live and work and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that reconciliation is an ongoing journey and are committed to taking meaningful action through respectful partnerships and opportunities for First Nations peoples.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds cultures, abilities, ages, and identities including Indigenous Australians, veterans, and those living with disability.

Only candidates eligible to work in Australia will be considered. We respectfully request no unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.