Senior Earthing Engineer

Ghd; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Earthing Engineer to join the Design & Delivery Organisation’s Electrical Delivery team in Darwin. You will bring specialist earthing and bonding expertise to major Australian and global projects across energy, resources and critical infrastructure.

You will deliver earthing and bonding projects from concept to commissioning, prepare design deliverables, and collaborate with client-side engineers to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and PE status or progress.
• At least five years’ experience in earthing and bonding design across energy and resources, transportation and buildings.
• Experience designing substations, overhead lines and underground cables.

Responsibilities

• Deliver earthing, bonding and related projects from concept through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare and review design drawings, technical reports, inspection and test plans, and other project deliverables.
• Manage the design and quality of work packages, collaborating with client-side engineers through design reviews and workshops, technical issue resolution and progress updates to support strong engineering, commercial and client outcomes.
• Develop technical resources and provide training and mentoring to build engineering capability.
• Estimate and prepare tenders and proposals for electrical scopes of work.
• Collaborate with colleagues across GHD offices to pursue and deliver project opportunities.
• Perform site inspections and prepare reports for proposals, design delivery and construction activities.

Skills

Earthing & bonding design

Project experience

Proposal experience

Client liaison

Team mentorship

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineer status or progress

Job description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We’ll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you’ll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking for a Senior Engineer – Earthing and Bonding to join our Design & Delivery Organisation’s Electrical Delivery team.

Bring your specialist earthing and bonding experience to major Australian and global projects across renewable energy, power networks, transport, resources and critical infrastructure. Working with public utilities, government authorities, private developers, asset owners and industrial operators, you’ll gain exposure across GHD’s global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.

Build your career with GHD’s Design & Delivery Organisation

• We support your needs. Access the wellbeing, development and tools you need to thrive.
• We help set your curiosity free. Learn from specialist knowledge and varied project experiences.
• We encourage creative minds. Bring new ideas to complex technical challenges.
• We connect you to what matters. Build meaningful relationships and create lasting community benefit.

Working with a collaborative and capable team, you will:

• Deliver earthing, bonding and related projects from concept through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare and review design drawings, technical reports, inspection and test plans, and other project deliverables.
• Manage the design and quality of work packages, collaborating with client-side engineers through design reviews and workshops, technical issue resolution and progress updates to support strong engineering, commercial and client outcomes.
• Develop technical resources and provide training and mentoring to build engineering capability.
• Estimate and prepare tenders and proposals for electrical scopes of work.
• Collaborate with colleagues across GHD offices to pursue and deliver project opportunities.
• Perform site inspections and prepare reports for proposals, design delivery and construction activities.
  

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status, or active progress towards obtaining it.
• Substantial relevant experience in the detailed design of transmission and distribution infrastructure, including substations, overhead lines and underground cable systems, with experience preparing associated reports, drawings and specifications.
• At least five years’ experience in earthing and bonding design, electrolysis assessment, lightning protection design, electromagnetic field studies and electromagnetic compatibility design across energy and resources, transportation, and property and buildings.
• A thorough understanding of the project development lifecycle.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach, with a willingness to share knowledge, mentor others and contribute to team capability.
• The ability to work autonomously, seek input when needed and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or leading successful proposals and marketing pursuits.
• Sound judgement, supported by proactive analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time and commercial management skills, with the ability to deliver multiple projects within budget while maintaining effective internal and external client relationships.
  

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

Senior Earthing Engineer • Darwin City, NT, AU