Principal Electrical Engineer

Wave International Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Wave International Pty Ltd in Perth, WA, seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical projects from concept to procurement for mining, mineral processing and heavy industrial facilities.

You will design and review HV/LV systems, develop design documentation and perform electrical calculations, coordinating procurement and commissioning with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Extensive experience delivering electrical engineering projects in mining/mineral processing/heavy industrial sectors.
• Experience in engineering consulting environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering projects from concept through to procurement and delivery.
• Design, develop and review HV and LV electrical systems for mining, mineral processing and industrial facilities.
• Produce and oversee electrical design documentation including SLDs, schematics, termination drawings and detailed design packages.
• Perform electrical calculations such as load flow studies, fault level analysis, cable sizing and earthing design.
• Prepare specifications, scopes of work and procurement documents for equipment and systems.
• Manage budgets, schedules, resources and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and contractors, and provide technical leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Description

At Wave International, we’re passionate about engineering the 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 will be 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.

Why join Wave?

• 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:

• High‑class end‑of‑trip facilities.


• Wellness Centre (free Yoga, Pilates, etc.).


• Fully equipped gym.


• Rooftop basketball and tennis courts.

Please direct enquiries in confidence to:

Seda | Senior People & Culture Business Partner

E: [e-mail]

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.