Senior Electrical Design Engineer

SAGE Automation; Hobart; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SAGE Automation, a Tetra Tech company, invites applications for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our TAS team. The role centers on advanced design, delivery, and mentoring within electrical engineering across Water, Food & Beverage, and Heavy Industry sectors.

You will support PLC systems, motor control centres, and distribution systems, with opportunities to mentor graduates and engage with clients to refine scopes of work.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree or equivalent with 5+ years in automation or related sectors.
• Experience with design tools and PLC I/O drawings.
• Strong communication and stakeholder liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable to the Principal Engineer for the preparation and production of electrical designs to meet project requirements, specifications, budgets, and timeframes.
• Liaise directly with clients in developing and refining scopes of work as needed.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to Graduate/Junior Engineers.
• Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships and engagement to provide timely updates and promptly resolve design issues.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Design leadership

Stakeholder engagement

PLC I/O drawings

Excellent communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or similar

Tools

PowerCAD

ETAP

Cable Sizing

Load Calculations

Job description

SAGE Automation, a Tetra Tech company, is Australia's leading independent industrial automation and control systems integrator and a recognised leader in the design, delivery and support of industrial and electrical control solutions. SAGE Automation is also part of the SAGE Group which brings the best thinking to critical industrial operators across the Water, Energy, Defence, Transport, Manufacturing and Resources sectors.

Exceptional opportunity for Senior Electrical Design Engineer with 5+ years experience to join our TAS team and showcase their advanced design and delivery expertise in electrical engineering.

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer at SAGE, you will be working in various industry sectors including Water, Food & Beverage, and Heavy Industry. You will be supporting advanced PLC systems, motor control centres, and distribution systems.

In This Role You Will

• Be accountable to the Principal Engineer for the preparation and production of electrical designs to meet project requirements, specifications, budgets, and timeframes.
• Be confident in liaising directly with clients in developing and refining scopes of work as needed.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to Graduate/Junior Engineers.
• You will develop and manage key stakeholder relationships and engagement to provide timely updates and promptly resolve design issues.

Skills & Experience

• Electrical Engineering degree or similar with minimum 5 years of proven experience within automation, Defence, energy, utilities or manufacturing sectors.
• Verifiable knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices.
• Verifiable design management or leadership experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Previous experience with design tools such as PowerCAD or ETAP, Cable Sizing, and Load Calculations.
• Previous experience with PLC I/O and architecture drawings is highly desirable.

We have multiple positions available which can be based in Hobart or Launceston, relocation support will be available to candidates willing to relocate.

Join An Industry Leader

SAGE Group offers you the opportunity to:

• Develop your career with ongoing learning and support.
• Gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and industry sectors.
• Achieve competitive remuneration and employee benefits.

SAGE Group is committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and would like to encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

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