Senior Electrical Engineer

edlenergy; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

edlenergy in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a Washington Accord degree, CPEng, and 10 years of experience in heavy industry to provide technical guidance, design, and risk-based decision making. You will lead design reviews, mentor juniors, and ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires strong analytical skills, an innovative mindset, and excellent communication to collaborate with operations and project teams while developing solutions that meet industry standards

Qualifications

• Washington Accord recognised degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Member of Engineers Australia (CPEng).
• Member of the Board Professional Engineers Queensland (RPEQ) or working towards this.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Strong focus on safety principles and risk management.
• Experience with heavy industry (mining, power generation, oil & gas) would be an advantage.
• Experience facilitating design and project reviews including HAZOP/HAZID/LOPA and safety reviews desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and innovation for timely resolution of queries and issues.
• Design, develop, and implement engineering solutions with technical accuracy and quality.
• Mentor less experienced team members to build technical capability.
• Support operations with safe and timely issue resolution.
• Implement electrical engineering standards and technical documentation.
• Certify schemes as a registered professional engineer as required.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve departmental objectives.
• Improve electrical capabilities by refining processes and staying current with industry trends.
• Prioritise health and safety for self and others in the workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Company.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Innovative mindset

Leadership growth

Excellent communication

Education

Washington Accord electrical engineering degree

Chartered Member Engineers Australia (CPEng)

RPEQ membership or pursuing

Tools

HAZOP

HAZID

LOPA

Job description

• Provide technical guidance and innovation for the timely resolution of queries and issues.
• Design, develop, and implement engineering solutions, ensuring technical accuracy and quality
• Identify the learning and development needs for yourself and mentor less experienced team members to ensure a high level of technical capability.
• Support EDL Operations with the safe and timely resolution of issues
• Effective implementation of Electrical engineering standards and technical documentation
• Certify schemes as a registered professional engineer as required
• Support team members and work collaboratively to contribute to achieving the team’s objectives
• Enhance EDL’s Electrical capability through improving existing processes, and staying updated with industry trends
• Actively ensure own health and safety and the health and safety of others through understanding and implementing workplace health and safety obligations
• Support and comply with Company policies and procedures as advised and documented in the Company’s employment policies as amended from time to time and as directed by Managers/Supervisors
• In addition to the duties set out above, the Senior Engineers may be expected to perform other duties as assigned from time to time by the Company

Person Specification

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to assess complex situations, develop practical solutions and take ownership of desired outcomes
• An innovative mindset
• Interest in and ability to continue personal leadership growth
• Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deliver consistent results under time pressure

Qualifications and Experience

• Washington Accord recognised degree in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered Member of Engineers Australia (CPEng)
• Member of the Board Professional Engineers Queensland (RPEQ) or working towards this
• In-depth knowledge and experience in the Electrical Engineering field with 10 years’ experience
• Understanding of safety principles in design with a core emphasis on effective risk management
• Experience with heavy industry (e.g., mining, power generation, oil & gas) would be an advantage
• Experience facilitating design and project reviews, including HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA and safety reviews desirable