Senior Electrical Engineer

Chandler Macleod; City Of Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Flexible roster arrangements

Job summary

Chandler Macleod seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to support WA's Pinjar Power Station. You will provide technical and project support for gas turbine and distributed generation operations, lead investigations, and deliver practical solutions to ensure safe, reliable plant performance.

The role covers engineering assignments from project management to design services, technical assessments, and cost estimates in a demanding power generation environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical Engineering qualification.
• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in power generation, utilities or heavy industry.
• Exposure to gas turbine generation assets is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering support across power generation and operations.
• Manage projects from concept through to completion.
• Prepare technical designs, reports, specs and cost estimates.
• Lead investigations and develop practical solutions.
• Provide advice on electrical plant performance and maintenance strategies.
• Support safe, reliable operation of gas turbines and distributed generation assets.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors and technical specialists.

Skills

Generators

Transformers

Circuit breakers

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

Electrical Engineer | Power Generation | 6-Month Contract

Fortnightly RDO | Pinjar Power Station

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for an opportunity to contribute to Western Australia's energy infrastructure? Join the Thermal Generation team at Pinjar Power Station and play a key role in supporting critical power generation assets through engineering excellence, technical problem-solving, and project delivery.

This is a 6-month contract opportunity offering competitive hourly rates, flexible roster arrangements, and the chance to work within a highly skilled operational environment.

The Opportunity

As an Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical and project support to the gas turbine and distributed generation operations. You will lead engineering investigations, develop practical and innovative solutions, and contribute to the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of key generation assets.

Working within the Thermal Generation team, you will undertake a broad range of engineering assignments including project management, design services, technical assessments, conceptual proposals, and cost estimates.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering support across power generation and operational assets.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Prepare technical designs, reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Lead investigations into technical and operational issues and develop practical solutions.
• Provide expert advice on electrical plant performance, reliability, and maintenance strategies.
• Support the ongoing safe, reliable, and efficient operation of gas turbines and distributed generation assets.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors, and technical specialists to achieve project objectives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A recognised Electrical Engineering qualification.
• Approximately 5-7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • Generators
  • Transformers
  • Circuit breakers
• Experience within power generation, utilities, heavy industry, or similar operational environments.
• Exposure to gas turbine generation assets will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated capability in technical investigations, engineering design, and project delivery.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer?

• 6-month contract with an immediate start available
• 75 hours per fortnight
• Fortnightly RDO roster with flexibility to choose your RDO day within the fortnight
• Opportunity to work at a critical generation facility supporting WA's energy network
• Collaborative and safety-focused team environment

Additional Requirements

As this position is classified as a Security of Critical Infrastructure (SoCI) critical role, successful applicants will be required to complete and pass an AusCheck background screening process before commencement.

If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in power generation and a passion for delivering practical engineering solutions, we'd love to hear from you.