Senior Electrical Designer - HV/LV 33kV Mining Projects

Kintec Global Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer in Perth, WA, for a 1-year contract with strong renewal potential. You will lead HV/LV electrical design for heavy industrial mining projects, review vendor documents, and run power system studies to ensure code compliance.

The role requires an Australian four-year engineering degree and 8–12 years’ WA mining experience. You’ll collaborate across disciplines and interface with clients, vendors, and management in a dynamic EPCM

Qualifications

• An Australian-accredited four-year engineering degree.
• Approximately 8-12 years' experience within WA iron ore, mining/resources, or a similar heavy industrial environment.
• Strong experience with HV and LV electrical systems up to 33kV.
• Experience reviewing vendor technical documents and drawings.
• Knowledge of power system studies including load flow, short circuit, and harmonics.
• Experience with electrical cable sizing and cable schedules.
• Familiarity with relevant Australian and international electrical standards and codes.
• Experience developing MTOs, equipment lists, and supporting design documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support electrical design solutions across HV and LV systems up to 33kV.
• Review vendor technical documentation, drawings, and electrical design information.
• Support power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, and harmonic studies.
• Undertake cable sizing and develop/review cable schedules.
• Develop MTOs, equipment lists, and associated electrical design documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian and international standards and project requirements.
• Utilise electrical engineering and design software to support project deliverables.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, design, and other disciplines across the EPCM project team.
• Identify and resolve electrical design issues throughout project delivery.
• Work autonomously while communicating effectively with management, clients, vendors, and project stakeholders.

Skills

HV/LV up to 33kV

Cable sizing

Power system studies

Autonomous working

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Australian-accredited four-year engineering degree

Tools

SmartPlant

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

CDEGS

Job description

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer in Perth, WA, for a 1-year contract with strong renewal potential. You will lead HV/LV electrical design for heavy industrial mining projects, review vendor documents, and run power system studies to ensure code compliance.

The role requires an Australian four-year engineering degree and 8–12 years’ WA mining experience. You’ll collaborate across disciplines and interface with clients, vendors, and management in a dynamic EPCM