Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Mining & Infrastructure (12m)

NES Fircroft; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a major resources and infrastructure organisation in Western Australia. You will work across concept, FEED through detailed design and execution with a focus on HV/LV distribution, substations and switchrooms.

You will join an established multidisciplinary team, own key electrical deliverables, and contribute to FEED and detailed design across large-scale mining and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Around 10+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with substations and switchrooms.
• Strong background in mining, resources, minerals processing or heavy industry.
• Experience across concept design, FEED and detailed design.
• Strong HV and LV distribution experience.
• Knowledge of electrical protection systems, cabling and equipment selection.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, datasheets and technical specifications.
• Experience managing electrical equipment and vendor packages.
• EPC, EPCM or owner-side project experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver concept, FEED and detailed electrical engineering.
• Design HV and LV electrical distribution systems.
• Support the design and integration of substations and switchrooms.
• Prepare electrical calculations, load lists, equipment lists and datasheets.
• Complete cable sizing, cable schedules and associated design documentation.
• Support electrical protection system design and integration.
• Undertake lighting and lightning protection calculations.
• Prepare equipment specifications and requisition packages.
• Manage electrical equipment packages through procurement and vendor delivery.
• Complete technical clarifications, bid evaluations and recommendations.
• Review vendor drawings, technical documentation and equipment data.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing and equipment inspections.
• Review 3D models, layouts, general arrangements and construction drawings.
• Resolve technical queries throughout design and project execution.
• Work closely with mechanical, civil, structural, instrumentation and controls teams.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, Safety in Design, constructability and technical reviews.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with relevant Australian Standards and project specifications.
• Deliver electrical engineering scope within agreed budgets and schedules.

Skills

Electrical design

HV distribution

LV distribution

Substations

Switchrooms

Protection systems

FEED

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a major resources and infrastructure organisation in Western Australia. You will work across concept, FEED through detailed design and execution with a focus on HV/LV distribution, substations and switchrooms.

You will join an established multidisciplinary team, own key electrical deliverables, and contribute to FEED and detailed design across large-scale mining and infrastructure projects.