Principal Electrical Engineer

Gte Group

Western Australia

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

41 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Flexible working
Central CBD office near public transit
Professional development & career_adv&
Diverse and technically challenging项目

Job summary

GTE Group is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to act as a senior technical authority within our Electrical Engineering discipline. This role provides specialist electrical engineering expertise, technical governance and design assurance across mining, industrial, energy and infrastructure projects.

Working with the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will guide complex power system studies, lead engineering assurance activities and mentor engineers to grow technical

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or eligible.
  • Proficient with LV and HV power systems and power system studies.
  • Experience in mining, industrial, energy, utilities or infrastructure settings.
  • Registration such as RPEQ/NER is highly regarded.
  • Experience mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a senior technical authority for Electrical Engineering across GTE.
  • Provide specialist technical advice and independent engineering judgement on complex electrical systems and projects.
  • Lead and review complex power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonics, earthing and motor starting studies.
  • Provide technical leadership across LV and HV power systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, MCCs and associated electrical infrastructure.
  • Lead technical reviews, design assurance and engineering governance activities.
  • Review and approve critical engineering calculations, specifications, reports, drawings and technical deliverables.
  • Develop and maintain engineering standards, methodologies and technical guidance.
  • Identify and resolve complex technical risks, design issues and engineering challenges.
  • Provide specialist support throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and studies through to commissioning and operational handover.
  • Support tenders, proposals and the development of technical solutions for clients.
  • Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor.
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to the development of technical capability across the Electrical discipline.

Skills

Power system studies
Protection coordination
LV/HV electrical systems
Engineering judgement
Client-facing engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
CPEng or eligible

Tools

ETAP
PowerFactory
SKM

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join GTE Group as a senior technical authority within our Electrical Engineering discipline.

This is a highly influential technical role providing specialist electrical engineering expertise, technical governance and design assurance across a diverse portfolio of projects within the mining, industrial, energy and infrastructure sectors.
Working closely with our Electrical Engineering Manager, project teams and clients, you will provide technical direction on complex electrical engineering challenges, lead engineering assurance activities and support the continued development of technical capability across the discipline.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a senior technical authority for Electrical Engineering across GTE
  • Provide specialist technical advice and independent engineering judgement on complex electrical systems and projects
  • Lead and review complex power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonics, earthing and motor starting studies
  • Provide technical leadership across LV and HV power systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, MCCs and associated electrical infrastructure
  • Lead technical reviews, design assurance and engineering governance activities
  • Review and approve critical engineering calculations, specifications, reports, drawings and technical deliverables
  • Develop and maintain engineering standards, methodologies and technical guidance
  • Identify and resolve complex technical risks, design issues and engineering challenges
  • Provide specialist support throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and studies through to commissioning and operational handover
  • Support tenders, proposals and the development of technical solutions for clients
  • Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to the development of technical capability across the Electrical discipline
Experience & Capability
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Significant electrical engineering experience, ideally within mining, industrial, energy, utilities or infrastructure environments
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), or eligibility to obtain
  • Professional engineering registration such as RPEQ, RPEV, NER or equivalent is highly regarded
  • Extensive experience with LV and HV power systems
  • Strong capability in power system studies, protection and electrical distribution systems
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and reviewing complex engineering deliverables
  • Strong knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, engineering practices and regulatory requirements
  • Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and provide sound engineering judgement
  • Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement capability
  • Experience mentoring and developing engineers
  • Experience with ETAP, PowerFactory, SKM or equivalent power system modelling software is highly regarded
  • Experience across renewable energy, BESS or microgrid projects would be advantageous

At GTE Group, we deliver specialist electrical engineering and technology solutions across the mining and industrial sectors. Our culture is grounded in how we work together - delivering quality outcomes, supporting our people and partnering closely with our clients to solve complex engineering challenges.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary + flexible working arrangements
  • Central CBD office near public transport
  • Professional development, training and career advancement
  • Diverse and technically challenging project opportunities
  • Employee discounts & novated leasing options
  • The opportunity to influence technical standards and engineering capability across GTE

If you are an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to take a leading technical role where your expertise, judgement and experience will have genuine influence across projects, clients and engineering capability, we welcome your application.

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