Senior Electrical Design Lead — Power & Standards

Nepean

Newcastle-Maitland

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Senior technical leadership influence

Shape design standards and compliance

Exposure to complex electrical product

Job summary

NEPEAN Power is seeking an experienced Products Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership across Electrical Products, Engineering QA and compliance within the NEPEAN Power Products business. You will ensure products meet performance, safety and compliance standards while aligning with business objectives and client expectations.

This senior hands-on leadership role guides technical teams, manages key client and supplier relationships, drives standardisation, and supports

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Essential).
Chartered Professional Engineer status or eligibility (Preferred).
Registered Professional Engineer status, such as RPEQ or equivalent (Highly regarded).
Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in electrical design and project delivery, including senior or lead engineering roles.
Experience across heavy industry, mining, energy, utilities or infrastructure environments preferred.
Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, control systems and protection schemes.
Experience managing engineering deliverables and mentoring technical teams.
Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, PLAN, ETAP or PowerFactory.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical and technical report writing skills.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage competing priorities.
Strong communication, stakeholder management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Lead estimation and quoting of complex electrical systems, including power distribution, control systems and instrumentation.
Provide technical guidance to engineers, designers and drafters throughout project lifecycles.
Develop, implement and maintain engineering design standards, specifications and best practices.
Ensure electrical designs comply with relevant Australian and international standards, including AS/NZS, IEC and IEEE requirements.
Manage and oversee electrical products engineering deliverables to achieve on-time, on-budget and high-quality outcomes.
Conduct design reviews, risk assessments and technical audits to validate compliance and performance.
Coordinate design interfaces across mechanical, civil and control systems disciplines.
Support suppliers and clients with technical input, estimates and resource planning.
Drive innovation in electrical design, energy efficiency, automation and digital engineering practices.
Mentor junior and senior engineers, fostering a high-performing engineering culture.
Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and engineering excellence.